The Call to Praise

1 Far and wide upon the peaceful air,
The Sabbath bells again are ringing,
To our Lord’s disciples ev’rywhere,
A solemn call their notes are bringing,
“Gather in His temple,
On His day of days.”
Hear, O hear the message they are ringing,
‘Tis the call to praise.

Refrain:
Ring, ring, holy Sabbath bells,
Sound your invitation;
Ring, ring, till your message swells
Over all creation.
Ring, ring, holy Sabbath bells,
World-wide echoes raise,
O summon us to worship,
Sound the call to praise.

2 Toil and labor for a while shall cease,
While Sabbath bells again are ringing,
One sweet day of tranquil rest and peace,
The round of time to us is bringing,
“Seek your Father’s presence,
Pray’r and anthems raise,”
So the blessed bells are sweetly ringing,
In their call to praise. [Refrain]

3 Answer with a glad and willing heart,
When Sabbath bells again are ringing,
In His house of worship take your part,
With joyful voice His praises singing
“Seek the throne of glory,
Walk within His ways.”
This is what the Sabbath bells are ringing,
In their call to praise. [Refrain]

Source: Jubilate : A Modern Sunday-School Hymnal #88

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