The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#253

253. Welcome, the Sabbath hour

1 Welcome, the Sabbath hour,
The holy and the blest!
With sweet, subduing power
It calms the soul to rest;
And hope and love spring up anew,
To cheer us on our journey through.

2 Our only care and aim
Throughout this hallowed day,
To glorify thy name,
And grateful homage pay;
Advance the glory of thy cause,
And vindicate thy righteous laws.

3 Descend, celestial Dove!
E'en while we wait and sing;
Come from the throne of love,
With healing on thy wing;
With ardent zeal each heart inspire,
And rebaptize with holy fire.

Text Information

• First Line: Welcome, the Sabbath hour
• Author: H. N. Smith
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: Worship: The Sabbath

Tune Information

• Name: LENOX
• Composer: Lewis Edson
• Meter: H. M.
• Key: B♭ Major
• Notes: Alternate tunes: #359, 167, or 254.