1 God’s word is a bright and shining light,
“A lamp unto my feet;”
A pledge of His love from realms above
That crowns the mercy-seat.
My spirit is fed with “Living bread”
Whene’er I read it o’er,
Its echoes of peace that never cease
Tell of the heav’nly shore.

Refrain:
The message proclaim, and “In His name”
Do all things, great or small,
In darkness or light, in wrong or in right,
Gods’ eye is over all.

2 This excellent word of Christ our Lord
Confirms His changeless love,
His glories divine that ever shine
In mansions bright above;
It silently tells of living wells
Where all who drink are blest;
The joy it imparts to human hearts
Can never be expressed. [Refrain]

3 Go, read it with care, and loving prayer,
‘Twill drive away your fear;
It giveth relief, in pain or grief,
When all seems dark and drear;
Its comfort and cheer bring Jesus near
To souls that long for rest,
It brightens each day and leads the way
To mansions of the blest. [Refrain]