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Lamp of Our Feet, Whereby We Trace

Bernard Barton (1826) • English

Primary Scripture: Exodus 13:17-22

Verse 1

Lamp of our feet whereby we trace Our path when wont to stray; Stream from the fount of heavenly grace, Brook by the traveler's way:

Verse 2

Bread of our souls, whereon we feed, True manna from on high; Our guide and chart, wherein we read Of realms beyond the sky;

Verse 3

Word of the ever-lasting God, Will of His glorious Son; Without Thee how could earth be trod, Or heaven itself be won?

Verse 4

Lord, grant us all aright to learn The wisdom it imparts; And to its heavenly teaching turn, With simple, childlike hearts. AMEN.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • exodus 13:17-22

Reference 3

  • exodus 16:2-15

Reference 4

  • nehemiah 9:5-25

Reference 7

  • amos 5:18-24

Reference 10

  • john 6:25-35
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