Author: Christopher Idle (born 1938) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #252a (1987) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Lyrics: 1 Powerful in making us wise to salvation,
witness to faith in Christ Jesus the Word;
breathed out for all by the life-giving Father —
these are the scriptures, and thus speaks the Lord.
2 Tool for employment and compass for travel,
map in the desert and lamp in the dark;
teaching, rebuking, correcting and training —
these are the scriptures, and this is their work.
3 History, prophecy, song and commandment,
gospel and letter and dream from on high;
written by men borne along by the Spirit —
these are the scriptures; on them we rely.
4 Gift for God's servants to fit them completely,
fully equipping to walk in his ways;
guide to good work and effective believing —
these are the scripture, for these we give praise! Topics: Advent 2 The Word of God in the Old Testament; Epiphany 6, Revelation Parables; God, Spirit Word of Truth, the Scriptures Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Languages: English Tune Title: LIVING WORD
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