I love the sacred book of God

Verse 1

I love the sacred book of God, ;
No other can its place supply; ;
It points me to the saints' abode,
And bids me from destruction fly.

Verse 1

I love the sacred book of God,
No other can its place supply;
It points me to the saints' abode,
And bids me from destruction fly.

Verse 2

Sweet book! ! In thee my eyes discern
The image of my absent Lord; ;
From thine instructive pages I learn
The joys his presence will afford.

Verse 2

Sweet book! In thee my eyes discern
The image of my absent Lord;
From thy instructive page I learn
The joys his presence will afford.

Verse 3

But while I'm here, thou shalt supply
His place, and till me of his love; ;
I'll read with faith's discerning eye,
And thus partake of joys above.

Verse 3

But while I'm here, thou shalt supply
His place, and tell me of his love;
I'll read with faith's discerning eye,
And thus partake of joys above.

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Verse 4

Within thy sacred leaves I find
A transcript of my Maker's will;
Treasures of knowledge here abound,
The offspring infinite mind to fill.

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Verse 5

Light of the world, thy beams impart,
To lead my feet through life's dark way;
O, shine in this benighted heart,
Nor let me from thy guidance stray.

Verse 4

Yes, Lord, my title clear
To mansions that will ne'er decay ;
Dear Lord, oh, when wilt thou appear,
And bear my longing soul away !

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