A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship ‎#207

207. The Scriptures inspired

1 'Twas by an order from the Lord,
The ancient prophets spoke his word;
His Spirit did their tongues inspire,
And warm'd their hearts with heav'nly fire.

2 The works and wonders which they wrought
Confirm'd the messages they brought:
The prophet's pen succeeds his breath,
To save the holy words from death.

3 Great God! mine eyes with pleasure look
On the dear volume of thy book;
There my Redeemer's face I see,
And read his name who died for me.

4 Let the false raptures of the mind
Be lost, and vanish in the wind;
Here I can fix my hope secure:
This is thy word, and must endure.

Text Information

• First Line: 'Twas by an order from the Lord
• Title: The Scriptures inspired
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1845
• Topic: Means of Grace: The Word of God
• Notes: Public Domain.

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