The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#1305

1305. What says the Bible, the blessed Bible?

1 What says the Bible, the blessed Bible?
This should my only question be;
Teachings of men so often mislead us,
What says the book of God to me?

Chorus:
What says the Bible? few can tell;
What says the Bible? study it well.
Keep the commandments, the ten commandments,
Look for the coming Saviour too.

2 Few ever study the law eternal,
Few ever seek to know or do;
Yet there are some who try to improve it,
Touching the fourth commandment too. [Chorus]

3 How will you answer at Jesus' coming
Ye who Jehovah's law construe?
Can you reply, "I've kept the commandments"?
Answer the question, each of you. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: What says the Bible, the blessed Bible?
• Author: F. E. B.
• Refrain First Line: What says the Bible? few can tell
• Publication Date: 1886
• Scripture:
  Matthew 15:9
  ;
  Isaiah 8:20
• Topic: Bible Songs: Scriptures, Law, Sabbath
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: WHAT SAYS THE BIBLE?
• Composer: F. E. Belden
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.