Thy holy day's returning
The same words as 2 hymnals printed them. Pick two versions to see every change between them: words added, dropped or altered, and verses left out.
9 words changed
Verse 1
THINE 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.
Verse 1
Thy holy day's returning
Our hearts exult to see,
And, with devotion burning,
Ascend, great God, to thee.
To-day, with praise elating,
Our thoughts from earth withdraw;
We gather for heavenly treasure,
We learn thy holy law.
Verse 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.
Verse 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.