I love the sacred book of God
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I love the sacred book of God,No other can its place supply;It points me to the saints' abode,And bids me from destruction fly.
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Sweet book! in thee my eyes discernThe image of my absent Lord;From thy instructive page I learnThe joys his presence will afford.
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But while I 'm here, thou shalt supplyHis place, and tell me of his love;I 'll read with faith's discerning eye,And thus partake of joys above.
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Within thy sacred lids is foundA transcript of my Maker's will;Treasures of knowledge here abound,The deepest, loftiest mind to fill.
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Light of the world, thy beams impart,To lead my feet through life's dark way;O, shine on this benighted heart,Nor let me from thy guidance stray.