43. S. M. Spirit of the Psalms.
The Delights of the Sabbath.
1Sweet is the task, O Lord,
Thy glorious acts to sing,
To praise thy name, and hear thy word,
And grateful offerings bring.
2Sweet, at the dawning hour,
Thy boundless love to tell;
And when the night-wind shuts the flower,
Still on the theme to dwell.
3Sweet, on this day of rest,
To join in heart and voice,
With those who love and serve thee best,
And in thy name rejoice.
4To songs of praise and joy,
Be every Sabbath given,
That such may be our blest employ
Eternally in heaven.