My Savior's Bible shall be mine

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1 My Saviour’s Bible shall be mine!
That Book whereon He set his seal;
Its pages shine with heav’nly light,
And God’s own Will to me reveal.

Refrain:
O Sacred Book! Great gift of God!
Its rays of Truth with splendor shine;
I’ll store its gems in mind and heart;
My Saviour’s Bible shall e’er be mine!

2 The Law, the Prophets, and the Psalms—
No higher Truth to Christ could be;
His guide, His comfort, and His strength—
What spoke to Him shall speak to me. [Refrain]

3 But fuller Truth through Him has come,
And brighter light, and sweeter beams;
From Calv’ry’s cross Love’s voice is heard,
And, from its darkness, glory streams. [Refrain]

4 With joy I learn His wondrous Truth,
In Gospels and Epistles writ;
And in His death that slew my sin,
My heart in love to Him is knit. [Refrain]

5 The Way, the Truth, the Life is He—
The Son of Man, yet Lord Divine;
To Him I now my will submit,
And make His treasured Bible mine. [Refrain]

Source: Evangelistic Songs #73

Author: J. Mountain

Rv James Mountain United Kingdom 1844-1933. Born at Leeds, Yorkshire, England, he attended Gainford Academy, Rotherham College, Nottingham Institute, and Cheshunt College. He became pastor at Great Marlow, Buckinghamshire. Leaving the clerical field due to ill health, he conducted evangelistic campaigns in Britain (1874-82) and worldwide (1882-1889). An author, he wrote a number of books. He published a hymn book, “Hymns of consecration and faith”,and “Sacred songs for missions, prayer, and praise meetings” (1876). He died at Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England. John Perry Go to person page >

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First Line: My Savior's Bible shall be mine
Author: J. Mountain
Refrain First Line: O sacred Book
Copyright: Public Domain

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