Church Book ‎#309

309. How precious is the Book divine

1 How precious is the Book divine,
By inspiration given!
Bright as a lamp its doctrines shine
To guide our souls to heaven.

2 It sweetly cheers our drooping hearts
In this dark vale of tears;
Life, light, and joy it still imparts,
And quells our rising fears.

3 This Lamp, through all the tedious night
Of life, shall guide our way,
Till we behold the clearer light
Of an eternal day.

Text Information

• First Line: How precious is the Book divine
• Author: John Fawcett (1782)
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: The Means of Grace: The Word of God; Sexagesima Sunday
• Notes: Alternate tune: #15 or #490

Tune Information

• Name: ST. MILDRED
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: G Major
• Notes: Composer from index: Rev. R. R. Chope