Holy Sabbath

1The pure, unfailing Word of God
Foundation ever sure
Its statutes, precepts and its laws,
Are written for the pure.

2In paradise where man was led,
The word will safely guide;
And if he should this law evade,
His steps would surely slide.

3The Holy Sabbath here was made,
Which God did sanctify;
And if we would our God obey,
We must with this comply.

4In after times, when Moses liv'd,
This law was ratified
And all who keep this holy word,
May know they're sanctified.

5Still farther down the stream of time,
We hear the prophet say
Hearken, fear not reproach nor shame,
Who keep the seventh day.

6For thus the Mighty God hath said
To those who truly rest,
Thou shalt on the high places ride,
And feed among the blest.

7Here too are they who patient are,
And keep commandments pure,
They'll in the Holy City share,
If to the end endure.

8Then let us still pursue this road,
Till we fair Canaan gain,
Then we shall walk the street of gold,
And in that rest remain.