Sabbath Thoughts

I BLESS Thee, Father, for the grace

Thou me this day hast given,

Strengthening my soul to seek Thy face,

And list the theme of heaven.

I bless Thee that each work-day care

Thy love hath lull’d to rest,

And every thought whose wing has prayer

Thine answering word hath blest.

I bless Thee, Father! Those dark fears

That linger’d round my heart,

That called for murmurs, doubts and tears,

Thy mercy bade depart.

O Thou alone couldst send them hence

On this blessed day of peace,

And with Thy spirit’s pure incense

Bid work-day turmoil cease.