Author: Thomas Kelly Hymnal: The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book #171 (1886) Lyrics: 1 I love the sacred book of God,
No other can its place supply;
It points me to the saints' abode,
And bids me from destruction fly.
2 Sweet book! in thee my eyes discern
The image of my absent Lord;
From my instructive page I learn
The joys his presence will afford.
3 But while I'm here, thou shalt supply
His place, and tell me of his love;
I'll read with faith's discerning eye,
And thus partake of joys above.
4 Within thy sacred lids is found
A transcript of my Maker's will;
Treasures of knowledge here abound,
The deepest, loftiest mind to fill.
5 Light of the world, thy beams impart,
To lead my feet through life's dark way;
O, shine on this benighted heart,
Nor let me from thy guidance stray.
Topics: Worship Holy Scriptures Tune Title: HAMBURG
I love the sacred book of God