The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book: for use in divine worship 253. Welcome, the Sabbath hour

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252

The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book‎#253

254

Text:	Welcome, the Sabbath hour
Author:	H. N. Smith
Tune:	LENOX
Composer:	Lewis Edson

1 Welcome, the Sabbath hour,
The holy and the blest!
With sweet, subduing power
It calms the soul to rest;
And hope and love spring up anew,
To cheer us on our journey through.

2 Our only care and aim
Throughout this hallowed day,
To glorify thy name,
And grateful homage pay;
Advance the glory of thy cause,
And vindicate thy righteous laws.

3 Descend, celestial Dove!
E'en while we wait and sing;
Come from the throne of love,
With healing on thy wing;
With ardent zeal each heart inspire,
And rebaptize with holy fire.