The excellency of the Bible. 8,6,8,6 Great God, with wonder and with praise On all thy works I look: But still thy wisdom, power, and grace Shine brighter in thy Book. The stars that in their courses roll Have much instruction given; But thy good Word informs my soul How I may climb to heaven. The fields provide me food, and show The goodness of the Lord; But fruits of life and glory grow In thy most holy Word. Here are my choicest treasures hid; Here my best comfort lies; Here my desires are satisfied; And hence my joys arise. Lord, make me understand thy law: Show what my faults have been; And from thy Gospel let me draw Pardon for all my sin. Here would I learn how Christ has died To save my soul from hell: Not all the books on earth beside Such heavenly wonders tell. Then let me love my Bible more; And take a fresh delight By day to read these wonders o'er, And meditate by night. |