The Lord's Bay A 71 S o'er the realm of nature On this fair Sabbath day. : || 2 The bells, like solemn voices, 3 Who would not gladly follow Their call so strong and clear? Who would not share the blessing ||: So rich in love and cheer? : || 4 And, like the star of Bethl'em, 5 From every earthly sorrow And vain desire made free, The soul in blissful stillness : Alone with God will be.: || C. A. Gebauer. H. Brueckner, Tr. 72 HALLELUJAH! Fairest morning! Fairer than our words can say! 2 In the gladness of God's worship Of the grace for which we pray, 3 Let the day with Thee be ended, 73 GOD Himself is present: Let us now adore Him, J. Krause. J. Borthwick, Tr. And with awe appear before Him. All within keep silence; Prostrate lie with deepest rev'rence. 2 God Himself is present: Hear the harps resounding! See the crowds the throne surrounding! "Holy, holy, holy," Hear the hymn ascending, Angels, saints, their voices blending! To us here: Hear, O Christ, the praises 3 O Thou Fount of blessing, Trusting only in Thy merit. Ever still Rule Thy Church terrestrial As the hosts celestial. G. Tersteegen. F. W. Foster, J. Miller, Tr. 74 HIS is the day of light: THIS Let there be light today; O Day-spring, rise upon our night, 2 This is the day of rest: Our failing strength renew! 3 This is the day of peace: 4 This is the day of prayer: Let earth to heaven draw near; 5 This is the first of days: Send forth Thy quickening breath, And wake dead souls to love and praise, O Vanquisher of death! OP 75 PEN now Thy gates of beauty, Where my soul, in joyful duty, J. Ellerton. Waits for Him who answers prayer. O how blessed is this place Filled with solace, light, and grace! 2 Gracious God, I come before Thee, To my heart, O enter Thou, 3 Here Thy praise is gladly chanted, Bring forth precious sheaves alone, 4 Thou my faith increase and quicken, May Thy Word still o'er me shine, 5 Speak, O God, and I will hear Thee, GLO 76 LORY to the blessed Jesus! 2 Glory to the blesséd Jesus! On Good Friday for our sins: B. Schmolcke. C. Winkworth, Tr. |