Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs ‎#VII

VII. The Excellence of Scripture

1 Father of mercies, in your word
What endless glory shines!
Forever be your name ador'd
For these celestial lines.

2 Here, may the wretched sons of want
Exhaustless riches find;
Riches, above what earth can grant,
And lasting as the mind.

3 Here, the fair tree of knowledge grows,
And yields a free repast,
Sublimer sweets that nature knows
Invite the longing taste.

4 Here, the Redeemer's welcome voice,
Spreads heav'nly peace around;
And life, and everlasting joys
Attend the blissful sound.

5 O may these heav'nly pages be
My ever dear delight;
And still new beauties may I see,
And still increasing light.

6 Divine instructor, gracious Lord,
Be thou for ever near;
Teach me to love thy sacred word,
And view my Saviour there.

Text Information

• First Line: Father of mercies, in thy word
• Title: The Excellence of Scripture
• Author: Steele
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1792
• Scripture:
  2 Timothy 3:16
  ;
  Romans 15:4
• Topic: The Scriptures, Legal, Prophetic, and Evangelical, collectively testify of the Savior
• Notes: Public Domain.

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