There is a book that all may read,
by Johnkeble (1792–1866)
Representative text
As printed in The Church Hymnal (1941), no. 92 — the newest hymnal carrying it.
Verse 1
There is a book that all may read, Which heavenly truth imparts; And all the lore its scholars need, Pure eyes and Christian hearts.
Verse 2
The works of God above, below, Within us, and around, Are pages in that book, to show How God Himself is found.
Verse 3
The glorious sky, embracing all, Is like the Maker’s love, Wherewith encompassed, great and small In peace and order move.
Verse 4
The dew of Heaven is like Thy grace, It steals in silence down; But where it falls, the favored place By richest fruits is known.
Verse 5
Thou, who hast given me eyes to see, And love for what is fair, Give me a heart to find out Thee, And read Thee everywhere.