The Southern Harmony, and Musical Companion (New ed. thoroughly rev. and much enl.) ‎#311

311. Precious Bible, what a treasure

1.
Precious Bible, what a treasure,
Does the word of God afford!
All I want for life or pleasure,
Food or medicine, shield or sword.
Let the world account me poor,
Having this, I want no more.

2.
Food to which the world's a stranger,
Here my hungry soul enjoys;
Of excess there is no danger,
Though it fills, it never cloys.
On a dying Christ I feed,
He is meat and drink indeed.

Text Information

• First Line: Precious Bible, what a treasure
• Title: Precious Bible, what a treasure
• Meter: 8, 7, 8, 7, 7, 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1854

Tune Information

• Name: PRECIOUS BIBLE
• Meter: 8, 7, 8, 7, 7, 7
• Incipit: 11231 23165 12345