This day the Lord has called his own

1This day the Lord has called his own;
O, let us, then, his praise declare!
Fix our desires on him alone,
And seek his face from fervent prayer.

2Lord, in thy love thy world 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 disturbing things
No more our grateful hearts employ,
But faith be taught to stretch its wings
In search of heavenly paradise.

4O, let these earthly Sabbaths, Lord,
Be to our lasting welfare blessed!
The purest comfort here afford,
And fit us for eternal rest.