There is an ancient, blessed book

1There is an ancient, blessed book,
Sent down from ages to age;
Admiring angels bend to look
Upon its hallowed page.

2Preserved by wondrous care and skill,
For our instruction given;
It speaks of God, and shows his will,
And points the way to heaven.

3O let us seek for heavenly grace
To hear and read aright;
Till we behold the Saviour's face,
And faith gives place to sight.