The Cyber Hymnal ‎#9271

9271. Cling to the Bible, My Boy

1 As your journey thro’ life to the grave you pursue,
There is one thing in earnest I wish you to do.
Oh! listen, my boy, while I say this to you—
Oh! cling to the Bible, my boy.

Refrain:
Then cling to the Bible, my boy,
Oh! cling to the Bible, my boy;
While living or dying, all else letting go,
Oh! cling to the Bible, my boy.

2 You may meet with misfortunes
And sorrows and tears,
You may battle with sin
And with Satan for years.
Be a Christian! press on!
Do not have any fears,
But cling to the Bible, my boy. [Refrain]

3 Put your faith in our Father, and you will be strong;
Keep your eye on the cross and you’ll never go wrong;
Sing the sweet songs of praise as you journey along,
And cling to the Bible, my boy. [Refrain]

4 Every time that you read it you’ll learn something new,
Of Jesus who died on the cross to save you;
To the Lord, to yourself, and to Heaven be true,
And cling to the Bible, my boy. [Refrain]

5 ’Tis the anchor of hope, and the lamp that gives light;
’Tis the star that will shine thro’ your life’s darkest night.
If you follow its guidance you’ll always be right.
Oh! cling to the Bible, my boy. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: As your journey thro' life to the grave you pursue
• Title: Cling to the Bible, My Boy
• Alterer: William Shakespeare hays (1890)
• Language: English
• Source: Hymns New and Old No. 2 by Daniel B. Towner (New York: Fleming H. Revell, 1890)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [As your journey thro' life to the grave you pursue]
• Composer: Daniel Brink Towner
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: Public Domain