Author: Benjamin Beddome, 1717-1795 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 8 hymnals First Line: Dear Lord, Thy word of truth affords Lyrics:
1 Dear Lord, Thy word of truth affords
A balm for every wound;
Hence all our hopes of bliss arise,
And here our peace is found.
2 The tree of life, beneath whose shade
The weary pilgrim sits;
And there regaling on its fruits,
With sweet refreshment meets.
3 The sure foundation of our faith,
And source of all our joy,
May it our warmest thoughts engage,
Our inmost souls employ.
4 But not on us alone bestow,
These records of Thy love,
Let distant lands Thy truth receive,
And all its blessings prove.
Used With Tune: LAMBETH Text Sources: Hymns Adapted to Public Worship (London: Burton and Briggs,1818)
Dear Lord, Thy Word Of Truth Affords