Dear Book of Life
Fanny J. Crosby • English
Primary Scripture: Psalm 117:172
Verse 1
No book like the Bible, inspired from above, No book like the Bible, God’s message of love; Its pages of wisdom, how brightly they shine! Its truth is eternal, its language divine.
Chorus
Dear Book of Life, we cling to thee, Our guide, our chart, on life’s dark sea; Dear Book of Life, that God has giv’n, Our hope on earth, our joy in heav’n.
Verse 2
No book like the Bible, with comfort replete, Each soul-cheering promise, how precious and sweet! It tells of a Saviour, and shows us the way To realms that are fadeless and brighter than day.
Chorus
Dear Book of Life, we cling to thee, Our guide, our chart, on life’s dark sea; Dear Book of Life, that God has giv’n, Our hope on earth, our joy in heav’n.
Verse 3
O help us, dear Father, to walk in its light, That keeps us from evil, and leads us aright; To treasure the wisdom its pages unfold, A wisdom more precious than silver or gold.
Chorus
Dear Book of Life, we cling to thee, Our guide, our chart, on life’s dark sea; Dear Book of Life, that God has giv’n, Our hope on earth, our joy in heav’n.
Scripture References
Reference 1
- psalms 117:172