A Selection of Hymns ‎#XLVI

XLVI. The Excellency and Sufficiency of the Holy Scriptures

1 Father of mercies, in thy word
What endless glory shines!
For ever be thy name ador'd
For these celestial lines.

2 Here, may the wretched sons of want
Exhaustless riches find:
Riches, above what earth can grant,
And lasting as the mind.

3 Here the fair tree of knowledge grows
And yields a free repast,
Sublimer sweets than nature knows
Invite the longing taste.

4 Here, the Redeemer’s welcome voice
Spreads heavenly peace around;
And life, and everlasting joys
Attend the blissful sound.

5 O may these heavenly pages be
My ever dear delight;
And still new beauties may I see,
And still increasing light!

6 Divine Instructor, gracious Lord,
Be thou for ever near,
Teach me to love thy sacred word,
And view my Savior there.

Text Information

• First Line: Father of mercies, in thy word
• Title: The Excellency and Sufficiency of the Holy Scriptures
• Author: Steele
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1792
• Topic: Scripture: The Properties; Scriptures: Their sufficiency and excellency

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