Christ in Song ‎#498

498. Give Me the Bible

1 Give me the Bible, star of gladness gleaming,
To cheer the wand'rer lone and tempest tossed;
No storm can hide that peaceful radiance beaming,
Since Jesus came to seek and save the lost.

Chorus:
Give me the Bible, Holy message shining,
Thy light shall guide me in the narrow way.
Precept and promise, law and love combining,
Till night shall vanish in eternal day.

2 Give me the Bible when my heart is broken,
When sin and grief have filled my soul with fear;
Give me the precious words by Jesus spoken,
Hold up faith's lamp to show my Saviour near. [Chorus]

3 Give me the Bible, all my steps enlighten,
Teach me the danger of these realms below;
That lamp of safety, o'er the gloom shall brighten,
That light alone the path of peace can show. [Chorus]

4 Give me the Bible, lamp of life immortal,
Hold up that splendor by the open grave;
Show me the light from heaven's shining portal,
Show me the glory gilding Jordan's wave. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Give me the Bible, star of gladness gleaming
• Title: Give Me the Bible
• Author: Priscilla J. Owens
• Refrain First Line: Give me the Bible, Holy message shining
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: God: God's Word

Tune Information

• Name: [Give me the Bible, star of gladness gleaming]
• Composer: E. S. Lorenz
• Key: A♭ Major