Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.
Exodus 20:8
Words: Fanny Crosby, in Royal Diadem, edited by Robert Lowry & Howard Doane (New York: Biglow & Main, 1873), page 11.This book indicates the song was for the Infant Class,
and gives the lyricist as W. W.,
one of Fanny’s many pseudonyms.
Music: W. Howard Doane (🔊 pdf nwc).
Little children, one and all,
We have heard the Savior call;
In our hearts we hear Him say,
“Keep the holy Sabbath day.”
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In His word, we have heard
Why we ought to love and praise Him;
We can tell why the bell
Sweetly, sweetly, rings today.
Jesus came from Heav’n above,
Bringing pardon, peace and love;
He was slain by cruel men,
But the Savior lives again.
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From the grave He rose today;
This is why we meet to pray;
This is why we have to sing,
Glory to our Savior King.
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Very grateful we should be
For His tender love so free;
Very sorry when we stray
From the pure and perfect way.
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