The Evergreen ‎#34b

34b. Holy Bible

1 Holy Bible, what a treasure!
'Tis the true guide up to Heav'n,
Purest fount of peace and pleasure,
E'er to sinful mortals giv'n.
Key of promise,
Which unlocks the gate of Heav'n.
Key of promise,
Which unlocks the gate of Heav'n.

2 In the pages, pure and holy,
Shine the words: "Eternal life,"
That the faithful, meek and lowly,
Thro' this earth with evils rife.
May take courage,
And prove faithful in the strife.
May take courage,
And prove faithful in the strife.

3 Oh, how very dark and dreary
All this wretched world would be,
If no promise to the weary
Whisper'd, "Lo, I am with thee!"
Blessed Bible!
Jesus says, "Come unto me."
Blessed Bible!
Jesus says, "Come unto me."

Text Information

• First Line: Holy Bible, what a treasure!
• Title: Holy Bible
• Author: Jas. J. Maxfield
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1873
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Holy Bible, what a treasure!]
• Composer: J. H. Rosecrans
• Incipit: 12317 67151 23213
• Key: A♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.