165. Sweet is the light of Sabbath eve

1 Sweet is the light of Sabbath eve,
And soft the sunbeam lingering there;
For these blest hours the world I leave,
Wafted on wings of faith and prayer.

2 Season of rest! the tranquil soul
Feels the sweet calm, and melts in love;
And while these sacred moments roll,
Faith sees a smiling heaven above.

3 Nor will our days of toil be long:
Our pilgrimage will soon be trod;
And we shall join the ceaseless song,
The endless Sabbath of our God.

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First Line: Sweet is the light of Sabbath eve
Meter: L. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1867
Topic: The Sabbath
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