The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#172

172. 'Twas by an order from the Lord

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 Great God, mine eyes with pleasure look
On the dear volume of thy book;
There my Redeemer's face I see,
And read his name who died for me.

3 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
• Author: Isaac Watts
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: Worship: Holy Scriptures

Tune Information

• Name: HAMBURG
• Arranger: Lowell Mason
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: F Major or modal
• Source: Gregorian
• Notes: Alternate tunes: #223, 542, or 592.