Divine Authority of the Bible

Verse 1

'Twas by an order from the Lord, The ancient prophets spoke His Word; His Spirit did their tongues inspire, And warm'd their hearts with heav'nly fire.

Verse 2

The works and wonders which they wrought Confirmed the messages they brought: The prophet's pen succeeds His breath, To save the holy words from death.

Verse 3

Great God! mine eyes with pleasure look Upon Thy precious holy book; There my Redeemer's face I see, And read His name who died for me.

Verse 4

Let the false raptures of the mind Be lost, and vanish in the wind; Here I can fix my hope secure: This is Thy word, and must endure.