Sabbath Hymn

COME forth, my friend, the bride to meet,

Come, O my friend, the Sabbath greet.

“Observe ye” and “remember” still

The Sabbath—thus His holy will

God in one utterance did proclaim.

The Lord is One, and One His name

To Him renown and praise and fame.

Come forth, my friend, the bride to meet,

Come, O my friend, the Sabbath greet.

Greet we the Sabbath at our door,

Well-spring of blessing evermore

With everlasting gladness fraught,

Of old ordained, divinely taught,

Last in creation, first in thought.

Come forth, my friend, the bride to meet,

Come, O my friend, the Sabbath greet.

Arouse thyself, awake and shine,

For lo! it comes, the light divine;

Give forth a song and over thee

The glory of the Lord shall be

Revealed in beauty speedily.

Come forth, my friend, the bride to meet,

Come, O my friend, the Sabbath greet.

Crown of thy husband come in peace.

Come, bidding toil and trouble cease.

With joy and cheerfulness abide

Among thy people true and tried,

Thy faithful people—come O bride.

Come forth, my friend, the bride to meet,

Come, O my friend, the Sabbath greet.