Your holy day's returning, Our hearts exult to see; And with devotion burning, Ascend, O God, to Thee! To-day with purest pleasure, Our thoughts from earth withdraw; We search for heavenly treasure, We learn Your holy law. We join to sing Your praises, Lord of the Sabbath day; Each voice in gladness raises Its loudest, sweetest lay! Your richest mercies sharing, Inspire us with Your love, By grace our souls preparing For nobler praise above.
