Author: Benjamin Beddome Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran hymnal #180 (1908) Lyrics: 1 When Israel thro' the desert passed,
A fiery pillar went before,
To guide them thro' the dreary waste,
And lessen the fatigues they bore.
2 Such is Thy glorious Word, O God!
'Tis for our light and guidance giv'n;
It sheds its lustre all abroad
And points the path to bliss and heav'n.
3 It fills the soul with sweet delight,
And quickens its inactive powers;
It sets our wand'ring footsteps right,
Displays Thy love, and kindles ours.
4 Its promises rejoice our hearts,
Its doctrines are divinely true;
While highest wisdom it imparts,
It comforts and instructs us too.
5 Ye favored lands that have this word,
Ye saints who feel its saving power,
Unite your tongues to praise the Lord
And His redeeming grace adore! Topics: The Catechism The Word; Sixth Sunday after Epiphany Languages: English Tune Title: HARMONY GROVE
When Israel thro' the desert passed