Author: Mrs. Phoebe Palmer Hymnal: Gospel Praise Book. #218 (1885) First Line: Blessed Bible! how I love it Refrain First Line: Blessed Bible! Blessed Bible Lyrics: 1 Blessed Bible! how I love it!
How it doth my spirit cheer;
What hath earth like this to covet?
O what stores of wealth are here!
Chorus:
Blessed Bible! Blessed Bible!
God’s own book to mortals giv’n;
Precious tidings of salvation,
Glorious chart and guide to heav’n.
2 Man was lost, and doomed to sorrow,
Not one ray of light or bliss
Could he from earth’s treasure borrow,
Till his way was cheered by this. [Chorus]
3 Speak, poor heart, and tell thy pond’rings,
Tell how far thy rovings led,
When this book bro’t back thy wand’rings,
Speaking life as from the dead. [Chorus]
4 Blessed Bible! I will hide thee
Deep—yes! deeper in my heart!
Thou through all my life shalt guide me,
And in death we will not part. [Chorus]
5 Part in death? No, never! never!
Through death’s vale I’ll lean on thee,
Then in worlds above forever
Sweeter still thy truths shalt be. [Chorus]
Languages: English Tune Title: [Blessed Bible! how I love it]
The Glorious Treasure