Crowning Jewel of Creation

Sabbath blessings to you.

Crowning Jewel of Creation

Text written in 1982 by Gem Fitch (1934-    )

Sung to the tune JEWEL, composed in 1984 by Wayne Hooper (1920-    )

Genesis 2:3 God blessed the seventh day and declared it holy, for on it He rested from His work of creation.

V. 1 Crowning jewel of creation,

Blest and hallowed, sanctified;

Time and changes all transcending,

Shared forever, glorified.

Mark 2:27 Then He told them, “The Sabbath was made for man and not man for the Sabbath."

Refrain: Blessed Sabbath made for man,

Gift from the Creator's hand.

Hebrews 4:9 Therefore, a Sabbath rest remains for God’s people.

V. 2 Sin and sickness, prayer and weeping

Cease at close of earthly days;

But Thy Sabbath is eternal,

Joyful thanks to Thee we raise!

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Revelation 21:4 He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. Death will no longer exist; grief, crying, and pain will exist no longer, because the previous things have passed away.

Teach us, Lord, in storm or sunshine

How to truly rest in Thee,

May Thy Sabbath peace enfold us

And our shelter ever be.

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