VII.—The Excellency of the Bible.
Great God, with wonder and with praise
on all thy works I look;
But still thy wisdom, power, and grace,
shine brightest in thy book.
2The stars, that in their courses roll,
have much instruction given;
But thy good word informs my soul
how I may climb to heaven.
3The fields provide me food, and show
the goodness of the Lord;
But fruits of life and glory grow
in thy most holy Word.
4Here are choicest treasures hid;
here my best comfort lies;
Here my desires are satisfied,
and hence my hopes arise.
5Lord, make me understand thy law,
show what my faults have been;
And from thy gospel let me draw
pardon for all my sin.
6Here would I learn how Christ has died
to save my soul from hell;
Not all the books on earth beside
such heavenly wonders tell.
7Then let me love my Bible more,
and take a fresh delight
By day to read thy wonders o'er,
and meditate by night.