1. Gently raise the sacred strain,For the Sabbath’s come againThat man may rest,That man may rest,And return his thanks to GodFor his blessings to the blest,For his blessings to the blest.
2. Holy day, devoid of strife,Let us seek eternal life,That great reward,That great reward,And partake the sacramentIn remembrance of our Lord,In remembrance of our Lord.
3. Sweetly swells the solemn soundWhile we bring our gifts aroundOf broken hearts,Of broken hearts,As a willing sacrifice,Showing what his grace imparts,Showing what his grace imparts.
4. Happy type of things to come,When the saints are gathered homeTo praise the Lord,To praise the Lord,In eternity of bliss,All as one with sweet accord,All as one with sweet accord.