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Text:Cheerful Devotion

57. Cheerful Devotion

1 Thine 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 thy holy law.

2 We join to sing thy praises,
Lord of the Sabbath day;
Each voice in gladness raises
Its loudest, sweetest lay!
Thy richest mercies sharing,
Inspire us with thy love,
By grace our souls preparing
For nobler praise above.

Text Information
First Line: Thine holy day's returning
Title: Cheerful Devotion
Language: English
Publication Date: 1884
Topic: Opening of Service
Notes: Public Domain.
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