This Day the Lord Has Called His Own

1This day the Lord has called his own;
Oh! let us, then, his praise declare;
Fix our desires on him alone,
And seek his face with fervent prayer.

2Lord, in thy love we would rejoice,
Which bids the burdened soul be free,
And with united heart and voice,
Devote these sacred hours to thee.

3Now let the world's delusive things No more our groveling thoughts employ,
But faith be taught to stretch her wings In search of Heaven's unfading joy.

4Oh! let these earthly Sabbaths,
Lord,
Be to our lasting welfare blest;
The purest comfort here afford,
And fit us for eternal rest.