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Text:How precious is the book divine
Author:Dr. J. Fawcett, 1740-1817
Tune:SPRINGTIDE
Composer:Sir Joseph Barnby, 1838-1896

181. How precious is the book divine

1 How precious is the book divine,
By inspiration given;
Bright as a lamp its doctrines shine,
To guide our souls to heaven.

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

3 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: Dr. J. Fawcett, 1740-1817
Language: English
Publication Date: 1917
Topic: Scriptures: Lamp a; The Godhead: Holy Scripture; Grace: Throne (1 more...)
Tune Information
Name: SPRINGTIDE
Composer: Sir Joseph Barnby, 1838-1896
Meter: C.M.
Key: G Major or modal



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