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Give me the Bible, star of gladness gleaming,
To cheer the wand'rer lone and tempest-tossed;
No storm can hide that radiance peaceful beaming,
Since Jesus came to seek and save the lost.
Give me the Bible when my heart is broken,
When sin and grief have filled my soul with fear;
Give me the precious words by Jesus spoken,
Hold up faith's lamp to show my Savior near.
Give me the Bible, all my steps enlighten,
Teach me the danger of these realms below;
That lamp of safety o'er the gloom shall brighten,
That light alone the path of peace can show.
Give me the Bible, lamp of life immortal,
Hold up that splendor by the open grave;
Show me the light from heaven's shining portal,
Show me the glory gilding Jordan's wave.
Give me the Bible, hearing You each morning;
Cause me to bow before Your throne each day;
Open the truth of Scripture to my learning;
Revive my heart to trust You and obey.
Give me the Bible, living out the Gospel:
Your will is that I witness as my part,
Passing the hope to ev'ry tribe and languange,
Your Word a treasure, capturing my heart.
Give me the Bible, Holy message shining;
Thy light shall guide me in the narrow way;
Precept and promise, law and love combining,
Till night shall vanish in eternal day.
NOTES ON THIS HYMN
- The final stanza is the chorus. It's written with an 11,10,11,10 meter.
- Most of this hymn's words were written by Priscilla Owens. She also wrote the words to "We Have Heard The Joyful Sound (aka Jesus Saves)" and "We Have An Anchor." However, I've only seen this hymn in Church of Christ hymnals. 😕
- I said most of the words. The fifth and sixth stanzas were written by Becky.
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