The Cyber Hymnal ‎#1430

1430. The Family Bible (Rowe)

1. There’s a precious old Book which I read every day,
For it cheers me and helps me along life’s way,
And it warns me whenever my spirit would stray;
’Tis the dear old family Bible.

Refrain
O the dear old family Bible!
My precious family Bible!
How it comforts my soul
When the sorrow-waves roll,
This dear old family Bible!

2. There’s a wonderful storehouse by Christians possessed,
Which supplies all my needs when by foes oppressed,
Gives me comfort and joy, perfect rapture and rest;
’Tis the dear old family Bible. [Refrain]

3. There’s a precious old Book which I value and love,
For it tells of a beautiful home above,
And of Jesus who died His great mercy to prove;
’Tis the dear old family Bible. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: There's a precious old Book which I read every day
• Title: The Family Bible (Rowe)
• Author: James Rowe (1909)
• Refrain First Line: O the dear old family Bible!
• Language: English
• Source: Voices of Praise, by William B. Olmstead et al. (Chicago, Illinois: W. B. Rose, 1909), number 100
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [There's a precious old Book which I read every day]
• Composer: Thoro Harris
• Incipit: 12343 23217 65551
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: Public Domain