And seek his face with fervent prayer.

2Lord, in thy love we would rejoice,

Which bids the burdened soul be free,

And, with united heart and voice,

Devote these sacred hours to thee.

3Now let the world's delusive things

No more our grovelling thoughts employ

But Faith be taught to stretch her wings,

In search of heaven's unfailing joy.

4O, let these earthly Sabbaths, Lord,