Church Book ‎#311

311. A glory gilds the sacred page

1 A glory gilds the sacred page,
Majestic like the sun;
It gives a light to every age,
It gives, but borrows none.

2 The Hand that gave it still supplies
His gracious light and heat.
His truths upon the nations rise;
They rise, but never set.

3 Let everlasting thanks be Thine,
For such a bright display
As makes a world of darkness shine
With beams of heavenly day.

4 My soul rejoices to pursue
The steps of Him I love,
Till glory break upon my view
In brighter worlds above.

Text Information

• First Line: A glory gilds the sacred page
• Author: William Cowper (1719)
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: The Means of Grace: The Word of God; Epiphany, Sixth Sunday; Sexagesima Sunday
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Alternate tune: #98 or #165

Tune Information

• Name: WESTMINSTER
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: D Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Composer from index: James Turle, 1852