Scripture Verse

We through patience and comfort of the scriptures…have hope. Romans 15:4

Introduction

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Lizzie DeArmond (1847–1936)

Words: Liz­zie De­Ar­mond, in Sun­day School Hymns No. 1, ed­it­ed by Is­aac H. Me­re­dith, Grant C. Tul­lar, & Jo­seph W. Ler­man (New York: Tul­lar-Me­re­dith, 1903).

Music: How­ard E. Smith (🔊 pdf nwc).

If you know where to get a good pho­to of De­Ar­mond,

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Howard E. Smith (1863–1918)

Lyrics

Word of the Fa­ther, O light from on high,
Wonderful book, won­der­ful book,
Guide to our glo­ri­ous home in the sky,
Wonderful book of life.

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Wonderful book, glo­ri­ous book,
To high and low­ly a trea­sure most ho­ly,
A jew­el so rare, balm for all care,
Gift of the Fa­ther, won­der­ful book of life.

Bread for our souls such a boun­ti­ful store,
Wonderful book, won­der­ful book,
Feasting on thee we shall hun­ger no more,
Wonderful book of life.

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Stream by the way­side from foun­tains above,
Wonderful book, won­der­ful book,
Bathing our spi­rits in in­fi­nite love,
Wonderful book of life.

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