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Text:Precious Word
Author:C. H. G.
Tune:[Lamp to my feet wherever I stray]
Composer:Chas. H. Gabriel

141. Precious Word

1 Lamp to my feet wherever I stray;
Guide never-failing from day to day;
Leading me homeward unto my Lord-
Counsel of wisdom, God's precious Word.

Chorus:
Holy Bible, book divine,
Precious treasure, thou art mine;
Mine to tell me whence I came,
Mine to tell me what I am.

2 Bread to my soul when famine is near;
Water of Life, cool, refreshing, clear;
Strength in my weakness, never to fail;
Safety when trial and doubt assail. [Chorus]

3 Comfort when sorrows over me roll;
Hope all-sustaining unto my soul;
Shelter that for all time shall endure,
Anchor eternal, unfailing, sure. [Chorus]

Text Information
First Line: Lamp to my feet wherever I stray
Title: Precious Word
Author: C. H. G.
Refrain First Line: Holy Bible, book divine
Language: English
Publication Date: 1916
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [Lamp to my feet wherever I stray]
Composer: Chas. H. Gabriel
Key: Eā™­ Major
Copyright: Copyright, 1904, by Chas. H. Gabriel. E.O. Excell, Owner.
Notes: Public Domain.



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