The Evergreen ‎#88a

88a. My Bible

1 Blessed Bible, Book for me,
Comfort of my heart,
Bearing light and life to me,
Never to depart.
Book of Books, I love thee best;
Let me clasp thee to my breast!
I will walk with sweet delight—
Ever un thy holy light.

2 Blessed Bible, Book for all,
Faithful Guide and Friend,
Sounding forth thy welcome call,
Reaching out thy hand;
O may all who hear thy cry,
To the Rock of Refuge fly,
Ere the light of mercy's day
Fades in endless night away.

3 Blessed Bible, precious word,
Ever speak to me
Of my risen, reigning Lord,
Till His throne I see.
Guide my hope to grander heights,
Nerve my faith for swifter flights;
Show me more of Jesus' grace
Till I see Him face to face.

Text Information

• First Line: Blessed Bible, Book for me
• Title: My Bible
• Author: Rev. H. B. Hartzler
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1873
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Blessed Bible, Book for me]
• Composer: D. Rode
• Incipit: 55565 31666 16555
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.