103. Psalm 119

1 The Spirit breathes upon the word,
And brings the truth to sight;
Precepts and promises afford
A sanctifying light.

2 A glory gilds the sacred page,
Majestic, like the sun;
It gives a light to every age;
It gives, but borrows none.

3 The hand, that gave it, still supplies
The gracious light and heat;
Its truths upon the nations rise,
They rise, but never set.

4 Let everlasting thanks be thine,
For such a bright display,
As makes a world of darkness shine
With beams of heavenly day.

5 My soul rejoices to pursue
The steps of him I love,
Till glory breaks upon my view,
In brighter worlds above.

Text Information
First Line: The Spirit breathes upon the word
Title: Psalm 119
Author: William Cowper
Language: English
Publication Date: 1890
Topic: The Scriptures; Bible; Inspiration
Tune Information
Name: SOUTHWELL
Composer: H. S. Irons
Meter: C. M.
Key: E♭ Major



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