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God's Word Is Our Great Heritage

Nicolai E. S. Grundtvig (1817) • O. G. Belsheim • English

Primary Scripture: Psalm 16:6

Verse 1

God's Word is our great heritage and shall be ours forever; to spread its light from age to age shall be our chief endeavor. Through life it guides our way, in death it is our stay. Lord, grant, while worlds endure, we keep its teachings pure throughout all generations.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • psalms 16:6

Reference 2

  • psalms 78:1-7

Reference 3

  • psalms 119:105

Reference 4

  • psalms 119:111

Reference 5

  • luke 11:28

Reference 6

  • john 14:23

Reference 7

  • 2-corinthians 4:1-6
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