Book of Books, Our People's Strength

Verse 1

Book of books, our people's strength, statesman's, teacher's, hero's treasure, bringing freedom, spreading truth, shedding light that none can measure — wisdom comes to those who know you, all the best we have we owe you.

Verse 2

Thank we those who toiled in thought, many diverse scrolls completing, poets, prophets, scholars, saints, each a word from God repeating, till they came, who told the story of His Word, and showed His glory.

Verse 3

Praise we God, who has inspired those whose wisdom still directs us; praise Him for the Word made flesh, for the Sprit who protects us, light of knowledge, ever burning, shed on us your deathless learning.