The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#171

171. I love the sacred book of God

1 I love the sacred book of God,
No other can its place supply;
It points me to the saints' abode,
And bids me from destruction fly.

2 Sweet book! in thee my eyes discern
The image of my absent Lord;
From my instructive page I learn
The joys his presence will afford.

3 But while I'm here, thou shalt supply
His place, and tell me of his love;
I'll read with faith's discerning eye,
And thus partake of joys above.

4 Within thy sacred lids is found
A transcript of my Maker's will;
Treasures of knowledge here abound,
The deepest, loftiest mind to fill.

5 Light of the world, thy beams impart,
To lead my feet through life's dark way;
O, shine on this benighted heart,
Nor let me from thy guidance stray.

Text Information

• First Line: I love the sacred book of God
• Author: Thomas Kelly
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: Worship: Holy Scriptures

Tune Information

• Name: HAMBURG
• Arranger: Lowell Mason
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: F Major or modal
• Source: Gregorian
• Notes: Alternates tunes: #168, 215, or 343.