The Song Book of the Salvation Army ‎#657

657. The Spirit breathes upon the word

1 The Spirit breathes upon the word,
And brings the truth to sight;
Precepts and promises afford
A sanctifying light.

2 A glory gilds the sacred page,
Majestic, like the sun;
It gives a light to every age;
It gives, but borrows none.

3 Let everlasting thanks be thine
For such a bright display
As makes a world of darkness shine
With beams of heavenly day.

4 My soul rejoices to pursue
The steps of him I love,
Till glory breaks upon my view
In brighter worlds above.

Text Information

• First Line: The Spirit breathes upon the word
• Author: William Cowper (1731-1800)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: Means of grace: Scriptures

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