Hymnal: The Christian Hymnal Revised
Date: 1882
Compiler: A I Hobbs et al
Publisher/Printer: Christian Publishing Co
First Line: How precious is the book divine
Topic: Inspiration
Writer: J Fawcett
Composer: George Kingsley
Meter: CM
Tune: Elizatethtown
Hymn Number: 309
Page Number: 111, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsHOW precious is the book divine,
By inspiration giv'n!
Bright as a lamp its precepts shine,
To guide our souls to heav'n.
It sweetly cheers our drooping hearts
In this dark vale of tears;
Life, light, and joy, it still imparts,
And quells our rising fears.
This lamp, through all the tedious night
Of life shall guide our way,
Till we behold the clearer light
Of an eternal day.