Author: Benjamin Baylus McKinney, 1886-1952 Hymnal: The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 #874 (1972) Meter: 10.10.10.9 with refrain First Line: Back to the Bible, the true Living Word Refrain First Line: Back to Bethel I must go Lyrics: 1 Back to the Bible, the true Living Word,
Sweetest old story that ever was heard;
Back to the joy-life my soul longs to know,
Bethel is calling, and I must go.
Chorus:
Back to Bethel I must go,
Back where the rivers of sweet waters flow,
Back to the true life my soul longs to know,
Bethel is calling, and I must go.
2 Back to the beautiful path I once trod,
Back to the church and the people of God.
Out of the cold world of sin and its woe,
Bethel is calling, and I must go. [Chorus]
3 Back to the giving of money and time,
Back to the life of contentment sublime,
Back to protection the world cannot know,
Bethel is calling, and I must go. [Chorus]
4 Back to the prayer-life in Christ I once knew,
Back to its beautiful life-cleansing dew,
Back to help others to conquer each foe,
Bethel is calling, and I must go. [Chorus] Topics: Book Four: Occasional Selections, Gospel Songs and Hymns; The Church Travail and Renewal Scripture: 2 Kings 22:8 Languages: English Tune Title: BACK TO BETHEL
Back to the Bible