Scripture Verse

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

Introduction

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),

Lyrics

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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