The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#176

176. How precious is the book divine

1 How precious is the book divine
By inspiration given!
Bright as a lamp its doctrines shine,
To guide our souls to heaven.

2 It sweetly cheers our drooping hearts
In this dark value of tears,
And life and light and joy imparts,
To banish all our 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.

Text Information

• First Line: How precious is the book divine
• Author: John Fawcett
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: Worship: Holy Scriptures

Tune Information

• Name: DENFIELD
• Composer: Carl G. Glaser
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: A Major
• Notes: Alternate tunes: #179, 227, or 147.