He established a testimony in Jacob, and appointed a law in Israel, which He commanded our fathers, that they should make them known to their children.
Psalm 78:5
Words & Music: Clarence B. Strouse, 1911 (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know where to get a good photo of Strouse (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
The Bible of our fathers
Is the blessèd Word of God,
Its pages are inspirèd—
By its light our fathers trod.
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The Bible of our fathers is the book for me,
The Bible of our fathers, let it ever be;
The Bible of our fathers is good enough for me,
The Bible of our fathers, our hope eternally.
The Bible of our fathers:
Its great promises are true,
They never fail believers;
Trust, its Gospel will save you!
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The Bible of our fathers,
Though attacked without, within,
Is still rejoicing millions
It is saving from their sin.
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The Bible of our fathers,
Only those who preach it whole
Are reaching dying sinners,
Bringing peace to the lost soul.
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The Bible of our fathers,
In the judgment day will be
The only book remaining,
Save the book of life we’ll see.
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