Matthew 12:8: Saviour, Thy sacred day

Saviour, Thy sacred day
Is subject to Thy sway,
Made Thy pleasure to fulfil;
Thou the Son of Man alone
Canst, according to Thy will,
Abrogate or change Thine own.

Thy love the day design'd
A blessing to mankind:
But Thy more abundant grace,
Gospel-grace unsearchable,
Bade the Jewish feast give place,
Fix'd the Christian festival.

Lord of the hallow'd day,
Once more Thy power display;
Now returning from above.
Change it to that heavenly feast,
Sabbath of celestial love,
Sabbath of eternal rest.