The Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#217

217. How precious is the Book divine

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

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 (1782)
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1937
• Topic: The Means of Grace: The Word
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: ST. PETER
• Composer: Alexander Robert Reinagle (1826)
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.