Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#210a

210a. 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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: How precious is the Book divine
• Title: How Precious is the Book Divine
• Author: John Fawcett, 1740-1817 (1782)
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1901
• Topic: The Word
• Notes: First Tune

Tune Information

• Name: ST. PETER
• Composer: Alexander R. Reinagle, 1799-1877 (1826)
• Meter: C. M.