With joy we hail the sacred day

Verse 1

With joy we hail the sacred day Which God has called His own; With joy the summons we obey To worship at His throne.

Verse 2

Thy chosen temple, Lord, how fair! As here Thy servants throng To breathe the humble, fervent prayer, And pour the grateful song.

Verse 3

Spirit of grace! O deign to dwell Within Thy Church below; Make her in holiness excel, With pure devotion glow.

Verse 4

Let peace within her walls be found; Let all her sons unite, To spread with holy zeal around Her clear and shining light.

Verse 5

Great God, we hail the sacred day Which thou hast called thine own; With joy the summons we obey To worship at thy throne.