Laudes Domini ‎#142

142. Psalm 119

1 The Spirit breathes upon the word,
And brings the truth to sight;
Precepts and promises afford
A sanctifying light.

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

3 The hand, that gave it, still supplies
The gracious light and heat;
Its 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: The Spirit breathes upon the Word
• Title: Psalm 119
• Author: William Cowper
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1888
• Scripture:
  Psalm 119:105
  ;
  Daniel 12:4
• Topic: Bible; The Scriptures

Tune Information

• Name: SOUTHWELL
• Composer: H. S. Irons
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: E♭ Major