Hymn 315 – SABBATH of the saints or old | C&S English Hymnary

1. SABBATH of the saints or old Day of mysteries manifold By the great creator blest Typical of rest so sweet Resting from His work the Lord Spake to-day the hallow’d word. 2. Resting in the tomb to-day Still the Saviours body lay Wrapt in sleep, from head to feet Shrouded in the winding sheet Lying in the rock alone Hidden and by the sealed stone. 3. Lord, with Thee still life shall end We would solemn vigil spend Close the door from sight and sound Of the busy world around And in patient watch remain Till thou shalt appear again. 4. Still with thee their sabbath keep They who 'neath the altar sleep Resting from their labours past Waiting for the trumphet‘s blast When, the new creation done Endless joys shall be begun. 5. Jesus, keep us safe from sin With them let us enter in Danger past and toil at end And to those blest joys ascend There in flesh our God to see And adore eternally AMEN