Far from all care we hail the Sabbath morning;
O’er
waving fields and from the distant sea
Swell
notes of praise in harmony resounding
As
all creation turns her heart to Thee.
2
Though
man alone, Lord, of Thy great creation
Fails
now to laud Thee for Thy love and power,
Yet
still a remnant love Thee and remember
Thy
holy law and each sweet Sabbath hour.
3
Lord
of the Sabbath, Savior and Creator,
Calm
now the throbbings of each troubled breast.
Speak
to our hearts the peace of Thy commaments,
Breath
on each soul fair Eden’s hallowed rest.
4
Strong
in Thy might and quiet in Thy meekness,
May
we Thine image bear from day today.
Then
may we enter pearly gates eternal
And
sing redemption’s song each Sabbath day.