Hymns and Spiritual Songs, in Three Books ‎#I.LIII

I.LIII. The holy scriptures

1 God, who in various methods told
His mind and will to saints of old,
Sent his own Son with truth and grace,
To teach us in these latter days.

2 Our nation reads the written word,
That book of life, that sure record:
The bright inheritance of heav'n
Is by the sweet conveyance giv'n.

3 God's kindest thoughts are here express'd,
Able to make us wise and bless'd;
The doctrines are divinely true,
Fit for reproof and comfort too.

4 Ye British isles, who read his love
In long epistles from above
(He hath not sent his sacred word
To ev'ry land.) Praise ye the Lord.

Text Information

• First Line: God, who in various methods told
• Title: The holy scriptures
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1793
• Scripture:
  Hebrews 1:2
  ;
  2 Timothy 3:15-16
  ;
  Psalm 147:19-20

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