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The Interperter

William Cowper (1779) • English

Primary Scripture: Genesis 32:26

Verse 1

The Spirit breathes upon the word, and brings the truth to sight; precepts and promises afford a sanctifying light.

Verse 2

The hand that gave it still supplies the gracious light and heat; God's truths upon the nations rise: they rise, but never set.

Verse 3

Let everlasting thanks be thine for such a bright display, as makes a world of darkness shine with beams of heavenly day.

Verse 4

My soul rejoices to pursue the steps of One I love, till glory break upon my view in brighter worlds above.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • genesis 32:26

Reference 2

  • psalms 19:7-11

Reference 3

  • psalms 119

Reference 4

  • isaiah 60:1-3

Reference 5

  • daniel 12:4

Reference 6

  • john 14:26

Reference 7

  • romans 15:4

Reference 8

  • 2-corinthians 3:15-18

Reference 9

  • 2-corinthians 5:7

Reference 10

  • 2-timothy 3:16-17