159. Thy Word Is Like a Garden, Lord

1. Thy Word is like a garden, Lord,
With flowers bright and fair;
And ev'ry one who seeks may pluck
A lovely cluster there.
Thy Word is like a deep, deep mine;
And jewels rich and rare
Are hidden in the mighty depths
For ev'ry searcher there.

2. Thy Word is like a starry host;
A thousand rays of light
Are seen to guide the traveler,
And make his pathway bright.
Thy Word is like an armory,
Where soldiers may repair,
And find, for life's long battle-day,
All needful weapons there.

3. O may I love Thy precious Word:
May I explore the mine,
May I its fragrant flowers glean,
May light upon me shine!
O may I find my armor there:
Thy Word my trusty sword,
I'll learn to fight with ev'ry foe
The battle of the Lord.

Text Information
First Line: Thy Word is like a garden, Lord
Title: Thy Word Is Like a Garden, Lord
Author: Edwin Hodder (1868)
Meter: C M D
Language: English
Publication Date: 1929
Topic: The Church; Means of Grace: The Scriptures
Tune Information
Name: CAROL
Composer: R. S. Willis (1830)
Meter: C M D
Incipit: 53221 65655 67112
Key: B♭ Major



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