Author: Percy Dearmer Meter: 7.8.7.8.8.8 Appears in 27 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3 Lyrics: 1 Book of books, our people's strength,
Statesman's, teacher's, hero's treasure,
Bringing freedom, spreading truth,
Shedding light that none can measure;
Wisdom comes to those who know thee,
All the best we have we owe thee.
2 Thank we those who toiled in thought,
Many diverse scrolls completing,
Poets, prophets, scholars, saints,
Each his word from God repeating;
Till they came, who told the story
Of the Word, and showed His glory.
3 Praise we God, who hath inspired
Those whose wisdom still directs us;
Praise Him for the Word made flesh,
For the Spirit who protects us.
Light of knowledge, ever burning,
Shed on us thy deathless learning.
Amen. Topics: Art and Literature; Bible, The; Scriptures, The Holy Used With Tune: LIEBSTER JESU
Book of Books, Our People's Strength