The New Sabbath School Hosanna ‎#144a

144a. How sweet is the Sabbath, the morning of rest

1 How sweet is the Sabbath, the morning of rest,
The day of the week which I surely love best,
The morning my Saviour arose from the tomb,
And took from the grave all its terror and gloom.

2 Oh, let me be thoughtful and prayerful today,
And not spend a minute in trifling or play,
Remembering these seasons were graciously given
To teach me to seek and prepare me for heaven.

3 In the house of my God, in his presence and fear,
When I worship to-day, may it all be sincere!
In the school when I learn, may I do it with care,
And be grateful to those who watch over me there!

4 Instruct me, my Saviour: a child though I be,
I am not too young to be noticed by thee;
Renew all my heart, keep me firm in thy ways:
I would love thee, and serve thee, and give thee the praise.

Text Information

• First Line: How sweet is the Sabbath, the morning of rest
• Publication Date: 1870
• Notes: Tune for 144, 143, 97, and 323 in "American Sunday School Hymn Book" (ASS1860a)

Tune Information

• Name: GOSHEN
• Meter: 11s
• Key: G Major or modal