1 This book of books I'd rather own, Than all the gold or gems That e'er in monarchs' coffers shone;-- Than all their diadems.
2 Nay, were the seas one chrysolyte, The earth a golden ball, And diamonds all the stars of night, This book were worth them all.
3 Without a doubt, this book is worth All else to mortals given; For what are all the joys of earth, Compared to joys in heaven?
4 This is the guide our Father gave, To lead to realms of day-- A star whose luster gilds the grave-- The life, the light, the way.
Source: The Voice of Praise: a collection of hymns for the use of the Methodist Church #7