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Hymns and Tunes 1886 80

There is a book that all may read

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1There is a book that all may read,
Which heavenly truth imparts;
And all the lore its scholars need,
Pure eyes and Christian hearts.

2The works of God above, below,
Within us, and around,
Are pages in that book, to show
How God himself is found.

3The glorious sky, embracing all,
Is like the Maker's love,
Wherewith encompassed, great and small
In peace and order move.

4The dew of heaven is like thy grace,
It steals in silence down;
But where it lights, the favored place
By richest fruits is known.

5Thou who hast given me eyes to see
And love this sight so fair,
Give me a heart to find out thee
And read thee everywhere.

Music
Nathaniel D. Gould
Tune
Woodland
Meter
C.M.

Public Domain