Crowning Jewel of Creation (A Hymn)

{Photo:  La Sal del Rey, near sunset.}

My prayer for your Sabbath.  Because singing is often prayer, too, and just as much an act of worship as is prayer.

"Crowning jewel of creation,

Blest and hallowed, sanctified;

Time and changes all transcending, 

Shared forever, glorified.

"Blessed Sabbath made for man,

Gift from the Creator's hand.

"Sin and sickness, prayer and weeping

Cease at close of earthly days;

But Thy Sabbath is eternal, 

Joyful thanks to Thee we raise!

"Blessed Sabbath made for man,

Gift from the Creator's hand.

"Teach us, Lord, in storm or sunshine

How to truly rest in Thee,

May Thy Sabbath peace enfold us,

And our shelter ever be.

"Blessed Sabbath made for man,

Gift from the Creator's hand."

{Crowning Jewel of Creation, tune JEWEL, by Wayne Hooper; words by Gem Fitch.  Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal, 385.}