SONG VII. The Excellency of the BIBLE.

SONG VII.

The Excellency of the BIBLE.

I.

GREAT GOD, with Wonder and with Praise On all thy Works I look; But still thy Wisdom, Pow'r and Grace, Shine brightest in thy Book.

II.

The Stars that in their Courses roll, Have much Instruction giv'n; But thy good Word informs my Soul How I may climb to Heav'n.

III.

The Fields provide me Food, and show The Goodness of the LORD; But Fruits of Life and Glory grow In thy most holy Word.

IV.

Here are my choicest Treasures hid, Here my best Comfort lies; Here my Desires are satisfy'd, And hence my Hopes arise.

V.

LORD, make me understand thy Law; Shew what my Faults have been; And from thy Gospel let me draw Pardon for all my Sin.

VI.

Here would I learn how CHRIST has dy'd To save my Soul from Hell: Not all the Books on Earth beside Such heav'nly Wonders tell.

VII.

Then let me love my Bible more, And take a fresh Delight By Day to read these Wonders o'er, And meditate by Night.