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1 'Twas by an order from the Lord,
The ancient prophets spoke His word;
His Spirit did their tongues inspire,
And warmed their hearts with heavenly fire.
2 The works and wonders which they wrought
Confirmed the messages they brought:
The prophet's pen succeeds His breath,
To save the holy words from death.
3 Great God! mine eyes with pleasure look
Upon thy precious holy book;
There my Redeemer's face I see,
And read His name who died for me.
4 Let the false raptures of the mind
Be lost, and vanish in the wind;
Here I can fix my hope secure;
This is Thy word, and must endure.
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | 'Twas by an order from the Lord |
| Meter: | L. M. |
| Language: | English |
| Publication Date: | 1880 |
| Topic: | The Catechism: The Word |
| Notes: | Author from Index: 178 |
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