1 The sacred anthem slowly rang Across the fields of praise, When earth’s first Sabbath made complete All creatures and all days. 2 Walking with God, there, Woman and man together share The blessed Sabbath mood; And in that green and golden world Know all God’s works are good. 3 But now in our diminished lives We sing a blemished song; The earth is worn and disarrayed And all our work goes wrong. 4 Still in our worship, Joining in praise and fellowship, By Sabbath radiance blessed, We put our doubt and fear away And rest within God’s rest. 5 And arching over time and space The Lord of Sabbaths wills Renewal for the weary earth And healing for our ills. 6 Hearts will rejoice then; There will be no more weeping, when We know and shall be known. With hosts of the redeemed we’ll sing Around God’s shining throne.