The New Sabbath School Hosanna ‎#116b

116b. Book of grace, and book of glory!

1 Book of grace, and book of glory!
Gift of God to age and youth;
Wondrous is thy sacred story,--
Bright, bright with truth.
Wondrous is thy sacred story,--
Bright, bright with truth.

2 Book of love! in accents tender,
Speaking unto such as we;
May it lead us, Lord, to render
All, all to thee.

3 Book of hope! the spirit sighing,
Consolation finds in thee;
As it hears the Saviour crying,
"Come, come to me."

4 Book of peace! when nights of sorrow
Fall upon us drearily.
Thou wilt bring a shining morrow,
Full, full of thee.

5 Book of life! when we, reposing,
Bid farewell to friends we love,
Give us, for the life then closing,
Life, life above.

Text Information

• First Line: Book of grace, and book of glory!
• Publication Date: 1870
• Notes: Tune for 125 in "American Sunday School Hymn Book" (ASS1860a)

Tune Information

• Name: BOOK OF GRACE
• Arranger: Dr. Hastings
• Key: B♭ Major