HYMN #0273 SSS #273 • SS&S Meter: 7.8. Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #273: The dawn of God's dear

Complete lyrics, stanzas, and pipe organ accompaniment • Sacred Songs & Solos

1

The dawn of God’s dear Sabbath
Breaks o’er the earth again.
As some sweet summer morning
After a night of pain:
It comes as cooling showers
To some exhausted land,
As shade of clustered palm trees
’Mid weary wastes of sand.

2

O day, when earthly sorrow
Is merged in heavenly joy,
And trial changed to blessing
That foes may not destroy;
When want is turned to fulness,
And weariness to rest;
And pain to wondrous rapture,
Upon the Saviour’s breast.

3

Lord, we would bring for offering,
Though marred with earthly soil,
A week of earnest labour,
Of steady, faithful toil;
Fair fruits of self-denial,
Of strong, deep love to Thee,
Fostered by Thine own Spirit
In our humility.

4

And we would bring our burden
Of sinful thought and deed,
In Thy pure presence kneeling,
From bondage to be freed;
Our hearts’ most bitter sorrow
For all Thy work undone,—
So many talents wasted,
So few bright laurels won!

5

So be it, Lord, for ever:
Oh, may we evermore,
In Jesus’ holy presence,
His blessed name adore:
Upon His peaceful Sabbath,
Within His temple walls,
Type of the stainless worship
In Zion’s golden halls;

6

So that in joy and gladness
We reach that home at last;
When life’s short week of sorrow,
And sin, and strife is past;
When angel-hands have gathered
The fair ripe fruit for Thee,
O Father, Lord, Redeemer,
Most Holy Trinity.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "The dawn of God's dear"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #273 in Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200 Hymns), compiled by the American gospel singer and hymnologist Ira David Sankey (1840–1908).

Sankey popularized these sacred songs during the transatlantic evangelistic campaigns led alongside Dwight L. Moody between 1873 and 1903. The compilation became one of the most widely printed hymnals in Christendom, cherished by Methodist, Baptist, Anglican, Presbyterian, and Pentecostal congregations throughout the world.

🕊️ Devotional Themes & Reflection

Composed of 6 stanzas, the text centers on foundational biblical themes: adoration and praise to God, humble reliance upon divine grace, steadfast faith amid trials, and the everlasting hope of salvation in Jesus Christ.

Whether sung during Sunday corporate worship or read during family devotions and personal prayer, these stanzas guide the believer to reflect on God's unending mercies and steadfast faithfulness across every season of life.

🎼 Musical Structure & Liturgy

Poetic Meter: 7.8.
Stanza Structure: 6 Verses with cathedral pipe organ accompaniment
Liturgical Placement: Suitable as an Opening Hymn of Praise, Call to Worship, Offertory, or Closing Doxology
Pipe Organ Audio: Multi-verse accompaniment synthesized to support organists, choir rehearsals, and home worship

⚖️ Public Domain Archival: This historic hymn text and tune are in the worldwide public domain and may be freely printed in church bulletins or projected for public worship.

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