Thine Holy Day's Returning

1Thine holy day's returning,
Our hearts exult to see,
And, with devotion burning,
Ascend, great God, to thee.
Today with purest pleasure,
Our thoughts from earth withdraw;
We search for heavenly treasure We learn thy holy law.

2We 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.