With Joy We Hail the Sacred Day

1With joy we hail the sacred day,
Which God has called his own;
With joy the summons we obey,
To worship at his throne.
To worship at his throne.

2Thy chosen temple,
Lord, how fair!
Where willing votaries throng To breathe the humble, fervent prayer,
And pour the choral song.
And pour the choral song.

3Spirit of grace,
O deign to dwell Within thy church below;
Make her in holiness excel,
With pure devotion glow.
With pure devotion glow.

4Let peace within her walls be found;
Let all her sons unite To spread with grateful zeal around,
Her clear and shining light.
Her clear and shining light.