The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#247

247. Thy holy day's returning

1 Thy holy day's returning
Our hearts exult to see,
And, with devotion burning,
Ascend, great God, to thee.
To-day, with purest pleasure,
Our thoughts from earth withdraw;
We search for heavenly treasure,
We learn thy holy law.

2 We join to sing thy praises,
O God of Sabbath-day!
Each voice in gladness raises
Its loudest, sweetest lay.
Thy richest mercies sharing,
Inspire us with thy love;
By grace our souls preparing
For nobler praise above.

Text Information

• First Line: Thy holy day's returning
• Author: Ray Palmer
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: Worship: The Sabbath

Tune Information

• Name: EWING
• Composer: Alex Ewing
• Meter: 7s & 6s, D.
• Key: D Major
• Notes: Alternate tunes: #492, 330, or 195.