The Cyber Hymnal ‎#5267

5267. An Open Bible for the World

1. An open Bible for the world—
May this our glorious motto be!
On ev’ry breeze its flag unfurled
Shall scatter blessings rich and free.

Refrain
Blest Word of God! send forth thy light.
O’er every land and every sea,
Till all who wander in the night
Are led to God and heaven by thee.

2. Where’er it goes its golden light,
Streaming as from an unveiled sun,
Shall dissipate the clouds of night,
Undo the work that sin has done. [Refrain]

3. It shows to men the Father’s face,
All radiant with forgiving love;
And to the lost of Adam’s race
Proclaims sweet mercy from above. [Refrain]

4. It offers rest to weary hearts,
It comforts those who sit in tears;
To all who faint, it strength imparts,
And gilds with hope th’eternal years. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: An open Bible for the world
• Title: An Open Bible for the World
• Author: Henry M. King (1881)
• Refrain First Line: Blest Word of God! send forth thy light
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [An open Bible for the world]
• Composer: William James Kirkpatrick
• Incipit: 51115 34556 62171
• Key: B♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain