603. Book of Books

1. Book of books, our people’s strength
Statesman’s, teacher’s, hero’s treasure,
Bringing freedom, spreading truth,
Shedding light that none can measure;
Wisdom comes to those who know thee,
All the best we have we owe thee.

2. Thank we those who toiled in thought,
Many diverse scrolls completing;
Poets, prophets, scholars, saints,
Each his word from God repeating;
Till they came, who told the story
Of the Word, and showed His glory.

3. Praise we God, who hath inspired
Those whose wisdom still directs us;
Praise Him for the Word made flesh,
For the Spirit which protects us.
Light of Knowledge, ever burning,
Shed on us Thy deathless learning.

Text Information
First Line: Book of books, our people's strength
Title: Book of Books
Author: Percy Dearmer (1925)
Meter: 78.78.88
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: LIEBSTER JESU
Composer: Johann Rudolf Ahle (1664)
Meter: 78.78.88
Incipit: 32122 12176 71231
Key: G Major
Copyright: Public Domain



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