Classic Poem

Thine holy day's returning,
Our hearts exult to see,
And with devotion burning,
Ascend, our God, to thee.

To-day with purest pleasure,
Our thoughts from earth withdraw;
We search for sacred treasure,
We learn thy holy law.

We join to sing thy praises,
God of the sabbath day!
Each voice in gladness raises
Its loudest, sweetest lay.

Thy richest mercies sharing,
O fill us with thy love!
By grace our souls preparing
For nobler praise above.