The Cyber Hymnal ‎#1855

1855. A Glory Gilds the Sacred Page

1. A glory gilds the sacred page,
Majestic like the sun;
It gives a light to every age;
It gives, but borrows none.

2. The Spirit breathes upon the Word
And brings the truth to sight;
Precepts and promises afford
A sanctifying light.

3. The hand that gave it still supplies
The gracious light and heat;
His truths upon the nations rise;
They rise, but never set.

4. Let everlasting thanks be Thine
For such a bright display.
As makes a world of darkness shine
With beams of heavenly day.

5. My soul rejoices to pursue
The steps of Him I love,
Till glory breaks upon my view
In brighter worlds above.

Text Information

• First Line: A glory gilds the sacred page
• Title: A Glory Gilds the Sacred Page
• Author: William Cowper (ca. 1770)
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Alternate tune: BELMONT, William Gardiner, 1812

Tune Information

• Name: BURLINGTON
• Composer: John Freckleton Burrowes (1830)
• Meter: CM
• Incipit: 12343 26512 54576
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain