Author: Percy Dearmer, 1867-1936 Hymnal: The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook #264 (2004) Meter: 7.8.7.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Book of books, our people's strength,
statesman's, teacher's, hero's treasure,
bringing freedom, spreading truth,
shedding light that none can measure —
wisdom comes to those who know you,
all the best we have we owe you.
2 Thank we those who toiled in thought,
many diverse scrolls completing,
poets, prophets, scholars, saints,
each a word from God repeating,
till they came, who told the story
of His Word, and showed His glory.
3 Praise we God, who has inspired
those whose wisdom still directs us;
praise Him for the Word made flesh,
for the Sprit who protects us,
light of knowledge, ever burning,
shed on us your deathless learning.
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