Church Hymnal for Lutheran Services 27. How precious is the Book divine

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Church Hymnal for Lutheran Services‎#27

Text:	How precious is the Book divine
Author:	J. Fawcett

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

2 O'er all the straight and narrow way
Its radiant beams are cast;
A light whose never weary ray
Grows brightest at the last.

3 It sweetly cheers our drooping hearts
In this dark vale of tears;
Life, light, and joy it still imparts,
And quells our rising fears.

4 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:	J. Fawcett
Meter:	C. M.
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1911
Topic:	General Hymns; Means of Grace
Notes:	Public Domain.