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Every thought should be directed,
Heaven-ward through this hallowed day;
Worldly themes should be rejected,
Themes that day the soul away:
‘Tis the day of sacred rest;
‘Tis the day the Lord hath blessed.
Oh, what glorious themes invite us,
When we look on mercy’s plan!
These are themes may well delight us;
Themes of joy to guilty man:
Full of sweetness, full of grace,
Suited to the sinner’s case.
Why should we grow weary thinking
Of the Saviour’s grace and love?
From these springs his people drinking,
Get a taste of joys above:
Oh! ‘tis good the Lord to know,
‘Tis our heaven begun below.
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LYRICS
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Meter:
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8 7 8 7 7 7
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Bible Refs:
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Is 58:13-14;
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LIST OF LYRIC SOURCES
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| 1853 | # 112 |
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