Scripture Verse

Let Thy mercies come…unto me, O Lord, even Thy salvation, according to Thy Word. Psalm 119:41

Introduction

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Eliza E. Hewitt
1851–1920

Words: Eli­za E. Hew­itt, 1894.

Music: Anglesey Ad­am Gei­bel (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Adam Geibel
1855–1933

Lyrics

Wonderful Bible, book of all ages,
Gift of our Father, sent from above,
Life everlasting beams from its pages,
Peace beyond measure, mercy and love.

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Wonderful Bible, book of salvation,
Telling of mercy, breathing of love;
Wonderful Bible, God’s revelation,
Showing His children mansions above.

Wonderful Bible, beautiful story,
Story of Jesus, Savior of men;
Dying for sinners, pleading in glory,
Hear it with gladness, tell it again.

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Wonderful Bible! none ever perish
Heeding its counsels, led by its light;
Every sweet promise, O let us cherish,
Till Heaven’s morning end earthly night.

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Wonderful Bible, blessèd possession,
Let us uphold it, home and abroad;
Servants of Jesus, this be our mission,
Send to the needy, tidings from God.

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