A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) ‎#42

42. The Excellency of the Scriptures

1 Let avarice, from shore to shore
Her favourite god pursue;
Thy word, O Lord, we value more
Than India or Peru.

2 When God the Holy Ghost reveals
The riches it contains,
And in the conscience safely seals
The grandeur of its lines;

3 Then mines of knowledge, love, and joy
Are opened to our sight;
The purest gold without alloy
And gems divinely bright.

4 The counsels of redeeming grace
Those sacred leaves unfold;
And here the Saviour’s lovely face
Our raptured eyes behold.

5 Here light, descending from above,
Directs our doubtful feet;
Here promises of heavenly love
Our ardent wishes meet.

6 Our numerous griefs are here redressed,
And all our wants supplied;
Nought we can ask to make us blest
Is in this book denied.

Text Information

• First Line: Let avarice, from shore to shore
• Title: The Excellency of the Scriptures
• Author: Stennett
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1844
• Topic: The Properties of the Scriptures

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