The Cyber Hymnal ‎#603

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