A Collection of Evangelical Hymns ‎#LIII

LIII. The Riches of GOD's Word

1 Let avarice from shore to shore
Her fav'rite God pursue;
Thy word, O Lord, we value more
Than India or Peru.

2 Here mines of knowledge, love and joy
Are open'd to our sight:
The purest gold without alloy,
And gems divinely bright.

3 The counsels of redeeming grace
The sacred leaves unfold:
And here the Saviour's lovely face
Our raptur'd eyes behold.

4 Here light descending from above
Directs our doubtful feet:
Here promises of heavenly love
Our ardent wishes meet.

5 Our num'rous griefs are here redrest,
And all our wants supplied:
Naught we can ask to make us blest,
Is in this book denied.

6 For these inestimable gains,
That so enrich the mind,
O may we search with eager pains,
Assur'd that we shall find!

Text Information

• First Line: Let avarice from shore to shore
• Title: The Riches of GOD's Word
• Author: Stennett
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1793
• Topic: Scripture
• Notes: Public Domain.

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