THE SABBATH by Eliza H. Morton

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Mar 7, 1878

THE SABBATH.

By Eliza H. Morton

God made, six thousand years ago, The Sabbath; and that all might know It was to be a sign, Placed it with precepts nine.

The seventh day, which then was blest, Was made a time of holy rest, Binding on all for aye, As God's own sacred day.

In “days of old” the people saw That Christ observed his Father's law, Though oft he was accused, Insulted, and abused.

Years rolled along; the church so pure, The narrow way could not endure; And lo! Paul's “man of sin” Obtained an entrance in.

This power, with impious, daring hand, Has sought to change the fourth command, Bidding the world obey The pope, and keep his day.

Lo! a message from High Heaven, Must to all the world be given, Before the King shall come To take his people home.

The Sabbath day must be restored, No precept of the law ignored, And saints united be In perfect harmony.

Nations, awake! The end is near; Christ in the clouds will soon appear. The warning is to all, Hear ye the gathering call!

ELIZA H. MORTON.