The Lutheran Hymnal ‎#285

285. 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 It's light, descending from above
Our gloomy world to cheer,
Displays a Savior's boundless love
And brings His glories near.

3 It shows to man his wand'ring ways
And where his feet have trod,
And brings to view the matchless grace
Of a forgiving God.

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

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

6 This lamp through all the tedious night
Of life shall guide our way
Till we behold the clearer light
Of an eternal day.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: How precious is the Book Divine
• Title: How Precious Is the Book Divine
• Author: John Fawcett (1732)
• Meter: C.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1941
• Scripture:
  Psalm 119:105
• Topic: The Word: Law and Gospel

Tune Information

• Name: WALDER
• Composer: Johann J. Walder (1788)
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: A♭ Major