I love the sacred book of God,

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As printed in The Church Hymnal (1941), no. 220 — the newest hymnal carrying it.

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.

Sweet book! in thee my eyes discern The image of my absent Lord; From thy instructive page I learn The joys His presence will afford.

But while I'm here, thou shalt supply His place, and tell me of His love; I'll read with faith's discerning eye, And thus partake of joys above.

Within thy sacred lids is found A transcript of my Maker's will; Treasures of knowledge here abound, The deepest, loftiest mind to fill.

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.