Text: | The holy scriptures |
1 God, who in various methods told
His mind and will to saints of old,
Sent his own Son with truth and grace,
To teach us in these latter days.
2 Our nation reads the written word,
That book of life, that sure record:
The bright inheritance of heav'n
Is by the sweet conveyance giv'n.
3 God's kindest thoughts are here express'd,
Able to make us wise and bless'd;
The doctrines are divinely true,
Fit for reproof and comfort too.
4 Ye British isles, who read his love
In long epistles from above
(He hath not sent his sacred word
To ev'ry land.) Praise ye the Lord.
Text Information | |
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First Line: | God, who in various methods told |
Title: | The holy scriptures |
Meter: | L. M. |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1793 |
Scripture: | ; ; |