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Text:Sabbath
Author:Dr. Eli Corwin
Tune:SABBATH
Composer:Mrs. Emma L. Morton

57. Sabbath

1 Welcome the day! arise and pay
Thy tribute to the Lord.
Sing to his praise, in grateful lays,
And feast upon his word.

2 Welcome the light that scatters night,
Darkness and doubt dispels;
Our ears shall greet the music sweet,
Of solemn Sabbath bells.

3 Welcome the rest among the blest,
The fainting spirit cries:
Oh, when shall we the city see
That's built above the skies?

4 If now so dear the Sabbaths here,
What must they be above?
Oh, that were joy without alloy,
An ecstasy of love.

Text Information
First Line: Welcome the day! arise and pay
Title: Sabbath
Author: Dr. Eli Corwin
Language: English
Publication Date: 1879
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: SABBATH
Composer: Mrs. Emma L. Morton
Meter: C. M.
Key: Bâ™­ Major
Notes: Public Domain.



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