How precious is the book divine

1How precious is the book divine
By inspiration given!
Bright as a lamp its doctrines shine,
To guide our souls to heaven.

2It sweetly cheers our drooping hearts
In this dark vale of tears;
And life and light and joy imparts,
To banish all our fears.

3This lamp, through all the tedious night
Of life, shall guide our way,
Till we behold the clearer light
Of an eternal day.