Hymns and Tunes 1886 253
Welcome, the Sabbath hour
Words: H. N. Smith
1Welcome, 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.
2Our only care this day
Throughout this hallowed day,
To glorify thy name,
And grateful homage pay;
Advance the glory of thy cause,
And vindicate thy righteous laws.
3Descend, 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 baptize us with holy fire.
- Words
- H. N. Smith
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The verse
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- 7.6.7.6.8.9
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- iambic (da-DUM) · 53% of beats fit
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