Inspiration

Estrofe 1 impressa entre a 2.ª e a 3.ª pauta (impressa 12–13); estrofes 2–3 em verso na impressa 13.

How precious is the book divine
By inspiration giv'n!
Bright as a lamp its doctrines shine,
To guide our souls to heav'n.

It sweetly cheers our drooping hearts,
In this dark vale of tears;
Life, light and joy it still imparts,
And quells our rising fears.

This lamp through all the tedious night
Of life, shall guide our way,
Till we behold the clearer light
Of an eternal day.