Christian Worship (1993) ‎#284

284. How Precious Is the Book Divine

1 How precious is the Book divine,
By inspiration giv'n!
Bright as a lamp its doctrines shine
To guide our souls to heav'n.

2 Its light, descending from above
Our gloomy world to cheer,
Displays a Savior's boundless love
And brings his glories near.

3 It shows to us our wand'ring ways
And where our feet have trod
But brings to view the matchless grace
Of a forgiving God.

4 This lamp through all the dreary 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
• Title: How Precious Is the Book Divine
• Author: John Fawcett, 1740-1817 (abr., alt.)
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1993
• Topic: Word of God

Tune Information

• Name: WALDER
• Composer: Johann J. Walder, 1750-1817
• Meter: CM
• Key: G Major