Hymnal: The Christian Hymn-Book
Date: 1829
Compiler: B W Stone and T Adams
Publisher/Printer: N L Finnell
First Line: When Israel thro' the desert pass'd
Topic: Excellency of the Scriptures
Writer: <no first name given> <no last name given>
Composer:
Meter: LM
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Hymn Number: 201
Page Number: 225, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsWhen Israel thro' the desert pass'd,
A fiery pillar went before;
To guide them thro' the dreary waste,
And lessen the fatigues they bore.
Such is thy glorious word, O God,
'Tis for our light and guidance given;
It sheds a lustre all abroad,
And points the path to bliss and heaven.
It fills the soul with sweet delight,
And quickens our inactive powers,
It sets our wand'ring footsteps right,
Displays thy love, and kindles ours.
Its promises rejoice our hearts,
Its doctrine is divinely true,
Knowledge and pleasure it imparts,
It comforts, and instructs us too.
Ye favor'd lands, who have his word,
Ye saints, who feel its saving power,
Unite your tongues to praise the Lord,
And his amazing grace adore.