Author: William Cowper 1731-1800
The spirit breathes upon the word
and brings the truth to sight;
precepts and promises afford
a sanctifying light.
2. A glory gilds the sacred page,
majestic, like the sun;
it gives a light to every age;
it gives, but borrows none.
3. The hand that gave it still supplies
the gracious light and heat;
his truths upon the nations rise;
they rise, but never set.
4. All thanks to him whose voice divine
this radiant word has given,
which makes a world of darkness shine
with daylight born of heaven.
5. My soul rejoices to pursue
the steps of him I love,
till glory breaks upon my view
in brighter worlds above.
Scriptures: Psalms 119:130, Proverbs 6:23, Psalms 16:11, Psalms 73:24, 1 Peter 1:8, 2 Corinthians 5:7, Romans 10:17-18, John 6:63, 2 Timothy 3:16, Joshua 1:8, Psalms 119:105