The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#241

241. Holy Sabbath, sacred rest

1 Holy Sabbath, sacred rest,
Welcome to each waiting breast;
Cheering hour that points away
To eternity's glad day.

2 Ever since creation's birth,
Thou hast been to cheer our earth;
When the course of time began,
Thou wast made, and made for man.

3 While thou bringest peaceful rest,
Man by thee is doubly blest;
Thou dost tend our thoughts to raise
To our great Creator's praise.

4 Thus drawn nearer to our Lord,
Hearts attuned to sweet accord,
We shall hail the glorious day
When all flesh shall own thy sway.

Text Information

• First Line: Holy Sabbath, sacred rest
• Author: R. F. Cottrell
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: Worship: The Sabbath
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: PLEYEL
• Composer: Ignace Pleyel
• Meter: 7s
• Key: G Major or modal
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Alternate tunes: #15, 339, or 531.