Far From All Care

A Sabbath hymn for the Lord's Day

Far From All Care

Text written by D. A. R. Aufranc (1892-1980)

Sung to the tune PEVENSEY, composed in 1940 by D. A. R. Aufranc

V. 1 Far from all care we hail the Sabbath morning;

O'er waving fields and from the distant sea

Swell notes of praise in harmony resounding

As all creation turns her heart to Thee.

Revelation 12:17 Then the dragon was enraged at the woman and went off to wage war against the rest of her offspring—those who keep God’s commands and hold fast their testimony about Jesus.

V. 2 Though man alone, Lord, of Thy great creation

Fails now to laud Thee for Thy love and power,

Yet still a remnant love Thee and remember

Thy holy law and each sweet Sabbath hour.

Isaiah 48:18 If only you had paid attention to my commands, your peace would have been like a river, your well-being like the waves of the sea.

Mark 2:28 So the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath.

V. 3 Lord of the Sabbath, Savior and Creator,

Calm now the throbbings of each troubled breast.

Speak to our hearts the peace of Thy commandments,

Breathe on each soul fair Eden's hallowed rest.

Revelation 22:14 Blessed are those who wash their robes, that they may have the right to the tree of life and may go through the gates into the city.

V. 4 Strong in Thy might and quiet in Thy meekness,

May we Thine image bear from day to day.

Then may we enter pearly gates eternal

And sing redemption's song each Sabbath day.