168. O holy book of truth divine!

1 O holy book of truth divine!
Eternal as thy Maker's name;
Through countless ages of decline
Thy glowing truths have stood the same.

2 The dust of time is on thy page,
Yet dims no pure and hallowed thought;
In every clime, in every age,
Have saints thy holy comfort sought.

3 Thou art the life, the joy, the light,
The hope of trusting thousands here,
Whose faith shall find eternal sight
Beyond this dreary mortal sphere.

4 No other rule by which to live,
No other faith like thine to save;
No other hope such peace can give
When near the cold and silent grave.

5 O wondrous lamp of promise sweet!
Thy light illumes the trusting soul
With glory that shall be complete
When days and years have ceased to roll.

Text Information
First Line: O holy book of truth divine!
Author: F. E. Belden
Publication Date: 1886
Topic: Worship: Holy Scriptures
Tune Information
Name: SESSIONS
Composer: L. O. Emerson
Meter: L.M.
Key: C Major
Notes: Alternate tunes: #3, 47, or 215.



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