SDAH 387: Come, O Sabbath Day

Text 1Come, O Sabbath day and bringPeace and healing on thy wing;And to every troubled breastSpeak of the divine behest:Thou shalt rest, Thou shalt rest! 2Earthly longings bid retire,Quench the passions’ hurtful fire;To the wayward, sin oppressed,Bring thou thy divine behest:Thou shalt rest, Thou shalt rest! 3Wipe from every cheek the tear,Banish care and silence…

SDAH 386: The Sacred Anthem

Text 1The sacred anthem slowly rangAcross the fields of praise,When earth’s first Sabbath made completeAll creatures and all days.Walking with God, there,Woman and man together shareThe blessed Sabbath mood;And in that green and golden worldKnow all God’s works are good. 2But now in our diminished livesWe sing a blemished song;The earth is worn and disarrayedAnd…

SDAH 385: Crowning Jewel of Creation

Text 1Crowning jewel of creation,Blest and hallowed, sanctified;Time and changes all transcending,Shared forever, glorified. RefrainBlessed Sabbath made for man,Gift from the Creator’s hand. 2Sin and sickness, prayer and weepingCease at close of earthly days;But Thy Sabbath is eternal,Joyful thanks to Thee we raise! 3Teach us Lord, in storm or sunshineHow to truly rest in Thee,May…

SDAH 384: Safely Through Another Week

Text 1Safely through another weekGod has brought us on our way;Let us now a blessing seek,Waiting in His courts today;Day of all the week the best,Emblem of eternal rest:Day of all the week the best,Emblem of eternal rest. 2While we seek supplies of grace,Thro’ the dear Redeemer’s name,Show Thy reconciling face;Take away the sin and…

SDAH 383: O Day of Rest and Gladness

Text 1O day of rest and gladness,O day of joy and light,O balm of care and sadness,Most beautiful, most bright,On thee the high and lowlyBefore th’ eternal throneSing, “Holy, holy, holy,”To the great Three in One. 2Thou art a port protectedFrom storms that round us rise;A garden intersectedWith streams of paradise;Thou art a cooling fountainIn…

SDAH 382: O Day of Rest and Gladness

Text 1O day of rest and gladness,O day of joy and light,O balm of care and sadness,most beautiful, most bright;on thee, the high and lowly,who bend before throne,sing, “Holy, holy, holy,”to the Eternal One. 2Thou art a port protectedfrom storms that round us rise;a garden intersectedwith streams of paradise;thou art a cooling fountainin life’s dry,…

SDAH 381: Holy Sabbath Day of Rest

Text 1Holy Sabbath day of rest,By our Master richly blest,God created and divine,Set aside for holy time. RefrainYes, the holy Sabbath rest,By our God divinely blest,It to us a sign shall beThroughout all eternity. 2Seek not pleasures of this earth,With its folly, noise, and mirth,There are better things in store,Over on the other shore. 3As…

SDAH 380: Welcome, Day of Sweet Repose

Text 1Welcome, day of sweet repose!Blessed be thy sacred hours!We would trust the One who knowsAll our weak and failing powers. 2Welcome, day in Eden born!Holy rest for sinless man!Like the dawning of fair mornCome thy hours to us again. 3Welcome, day blessed by our Lord!Toil shall cease and anxious care.Day commanded by His word,Day…