Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book ‎#149

149. 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 heaven.

2 O'er all the straight and narrow way
Its radiant beams are cast;
A light whose never weary ray
Grows brightest at the last.

3 It sweetly cheers our drooping hearts
In this dark vale of tears;
Life, light, and joy it still imparts,
And quells our rising fears.

4 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

• First Line: How precious is the Book divine
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1893
• Topic: The Word and the Church: Glory of the Word
• Notes: J. Fawcett.

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