Lord of the Sabbath and its light

1Lord of the Sabbath and its light, I hail thy hallowed day of rest; It is my weary soul's delight, The solace of my care-worn breast.

2O sacred day of peace and joy, Thy hours are ever dear to me; No earthly care shall e'er destroy The holy calm I find in thee.

3How sweetly now they glide along! How hallowed is the calm they yield! Transporting is their rapturous song, And heavenly visions seem revealed.

4O Jesus, let me ever love Thy presence with the day of rest; Then shall my servant heart have done To bless thy Sabbath doubly blest.