Light and Life ‎#126

126. Precious words

1 Precious forever! oh, wonderful words,
Teach me the pathway of duty;
Lead me beside the still waters of life,
Flowing thro' valleys of beauty.

Refrain:
Precious forever to you and to me,
Words that our Saviour has spoken,
Bearing salvation far over the sea,
Healing the hearts that are broken!

2 Freely His offers their promise to all,
"Come unto me whosoever,"
Sinners oppress'd with a burden of woe,
Drink of the bountiful river. [Refrain]

3 Would'st thou refuse the sweet solace He gives,
In the midnight of thy sorrow?
Would'st thou go on in the darkness of sin,
Longing for no bright tomorrow? [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Precious forever! oh, wonderful words
• Title: Precious words
• Author: Mrs. Loula E. Rogers
• Refrain First Line: Precious forever to you and to me
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1881
• Copyright: Copyright, 1881, by O. Ditson & Co.
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Precious forever! oh, wonderful words]
• Composer: R. M. McIntosh
• Key: A Major
• Notes: Public Domain.