O Wisdom, Precious Wisdom

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Oh wisdom, precious wisdom

Author: Deborah Blossom
Tune: SUYAPA
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1. Oh wisdom, precious wisdom,
We sing in praise of thee;
Thy ways are surely pleasant,
Thy works we wondering see.
There’s pleasure in the seeking,
And those who seek may find,
Within thy halls of learning
A cultivated mind.

2. To Thee, the God of wisdom,
Let grateful praise abound,
For now within our churches,
Fair learning’s court is found.
And he who longs for knowledge,
That He may work for Thee,
Can find in school and college
An education free.

3. The power of mind is mighty
If it be used aright,
And Christian education
Can best bestow this might.
So let us gain the scepter
And throne of true success
That waits for those who’re worthy
Its honors to possess.

Source: The Cyber Hymnal #5514

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First Line:	Oh wisdom, precious wisdom
Title:	O Wisdom, Precious Wisdom
Author:	Deborah Blossom
Meter:	7.6.7.6 D
Source:	Songs for the Year, by John Hyatt Brewer & Frederic Reddall (New York: Maynard, Merrill & Company, 1894), page 19
Language:	English
Notes:	This hymn would be well suited for use at a school, or in a church's Christian education department.
Copyright:	Public Domain