Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) ‎#143

143. How Precious Is the Book Divine

1 How precious is the book divine,
by inspiration given;
bright as a lamp its doctrines shine,
to guide our souls to heav'n.

2 It sweetly cheers our drooping hearts,
in this dark vale of tears;
life, light, and joy it still imparts
and quells our rising fears.

3 This lamp, through all the tedious night
of life, shall guide our way,
till we behold the clearer light
of an eternal day.

Text Information

• First Line: How precious is the book divine
• Title: How Precious Is the Book Divine
• Author: John Fawcett (1782)
• Meter: C.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1990
• Scripture:
  Psalm 119:105
• Topic: God's Word: The Holy Scriptures

Tune Information

• Name: BELMONT
• Composer: William Gardiner (1812; Arr.)
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: G Major