143. How Precious Is the Book Divine
1 How precious is the book divine,
By inspiration given;
Bright as a lamp its doctrines shine,
To guide our souls to heav'n.
2 It sweetly cheers our drooping hearts,
In this dark vale of tears;
Life, light and joy it still imparts
And quells our rising fears.
3 This lamp, through all the tedious night
Of life, shall guide our way,
Till we behold the clearer light
Of an eternal day.
| Text Information | |
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| First Line: | How precious is the book divine |
| Title: | How Precious Is the Book Divine |
| Author: | John Fawcett (1782) |
| Meter: | C.M. |
| Scripture: | Psalm 119:105 |
| Topic: | God's Word: The Holy Scriptures |
| Language: | English |
| Tune Information | |
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| Name: | BELMONT |
| Composer: | William Gardiner (1812; Arr.) |
| Meter: | C.M. |
| Key: | G Major |
