How precious is the book divine,

By inspiration given!

Bright as a lamp its precepts shine,

To guide our souls to heaven.

2 It sweetly cheers our drooping hearts

In this dark vale of tears;

Life, light, and joy, it still imparts,

And quells our rising fears.

3 This lamp, through all the tedious night

Of life, shall guide our way,

Till we behold the clearer light

Of an eternal day.