Joseph Friedlander, comp. The Standard Book of Jewish Verse. 1917.
By Solomon AlkabizSabbath Hymn
C
Come, O my friend, the Sabbath greet.
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.
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.
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.
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.