Laudes Domini ‎#6

6. Sabbath Eve

1 Sweet is the light of Sabbath eve,
And soft the sunbeams lingering there;
For these blest hours the world I leave,
Wafted on wings of faith and prayer.

2 The time, how lovely and how still!
Peace shines and smiles on all below;
The plain, the stream, the wood, the hill,
All fair with evening's setting glow.

3 Season of rest! the tranquil soul
Feels the sweet calm, and melts to love,
And while these sacred moments roll,
Faith sees the smiling heaven above.

4 Nor will our days of toil be long;
Our pilgrimage will soon be trod;
And we shall join the ceaseless song,
The endless Sabbath of our God.

Text Information

• First Line: Sweet is the light of Sabbath eve
• Title: Sabbath Eve
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1884
• Topic: Opening of Service
• Notes: Public Domain.

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