9. C. M. Mrs. Follen. Love of Sabbath Service. 1 How sweet, upon this sacred day, The best of all the seven, To cast our earthly thoughts away, And think of God and heaven! 2 How sweet to be allowed to pray Our sins may be forgiven! With filial confidence to say, "Father, who art in heaven!" 3 How sweet the words of peace to hear From him to whom 'tis given To wake the penitential tear, And lead the way to heaven! 4 And if, to make our sins depart, In vain the will has striven, He who regards the inmost heart Will send his grace from heaven.
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