The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#182

182. There is an ancient, blessed book

1 There is an ancient, blessed book,
Sent down from age to age;
Admiring angels bend to look
Upon its hallowed page.

2 Preserved by wondrous care and skill,
For our instruction given,
It speaks of God, and shows his will
And points the way to heaven.

3 O let us seek for heavenly grace
To hear and read aright!
Till we behold the Saviour's face,
And faith gives place to sight.

Text Information

• First Line: There is an ancient, blessed book
• Author: Anon.
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: Worship: Holy Scriptures

Tune Information

• Name: ORTONVILLE
• Composer: Thomas Hastings
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: A♭ Major
• Notes: Alternate tunes: #175, 446, or 147.