Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) ‎#42

42. Lord of the Sabbath! hear our vows

1 Lord of the Sabbath! hear our vows
On this Thy day, in this Thy house;
And own as grateful sacrifice
The songs which from thy Church arise.

2 Thine earthly sabbaths, Lord, we love;
But there's a nobler rest above:
Thy servants to that rest aspire
With ardent hope and strong desire.

3 There languor shall no more oppress;
The heart shall feel no more distress;
No groans shall mingle with the songs
That dwell upon immortal tongues.

4 No gloomy cares shall there annoy,
No conscious guilt disturb our joy;
But ev'ry doubt and fear shall cease,
And perfect love give perfect peace.

5 When shall that glorious day begin,
Beyond the reach of death r sin;
Whose sun shall never more decline
But with unfading lustre shine!

Text Information

• First Line: Lord of the Sabbath! hear our vows
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1870
• Topic: Lord's Day; Praise: hymns of genearl praise; Sabbath; Worship: hymns of opening
• Notes: Author from index: Doddridge

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