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Text:The Sacred Book
Author:T. Kelly
Tune:HAMBURG

764. The Sacred Book

1. I love the sacred book of God,
No other can its place supply;
It points me to the saints' abode,
And bids me from destruction fly.

2. Sweet book! in thee my eyes discern
The image of my absent Lord;
From thy instructive page I learn
The joys his presence will afford.

3. But while I'm here, thou shalt supply
His place, and tell me of his love;
I'll read with faith's discerning eye,
And thus partake of joys above.

Text Information
First Line: I love the sacred book of God
Title: The Sacred Book
Author: T. Kelly
Language: English
Publication Date: 1908
Topic: God: God's Word
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: HAMBURG
Meter: L. M.
Key: F Major
Source: Gregorian
Notes: Public Domain.



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