Read the Bible, it will tell
How in life to journey well,
Wondrous things ye shall behold,
In the law of God, we're told.
If in pleasure or in pain,
Having loss or getting gain,
Joy or sorrow; ye shall find
Blest examples of the kind.
It will help in time of need,
Souls that hunger it will feed,
To the thirsty is revealed
Jesus Christ, a fountain sealed.
Pearls of truth in ev'ry line,
Jewels, too, in lustre shine,
'Tis with peace and pleasure fraught,
Bringing evil things to naught.
'Tis more precious, we are told,
Than the diamond or gold,
More than rubies 'tis adored—
Wisdom of the Saviour, Lord.
'Tis a mine of precious gems
Greater far than diadems,
Ev'ry gem abounds in love,
Fit for crowns in heav'n above.
Love the Bible, gentle youth,
Dive and find the pearls of truth,
Treasure thus the life divine,
Make the precious blessings thine.
Age should hearken to its voice,
And in wisdom make a choice;
Keep it hidden in the heart,
From its precepts never part.
To thy path it brings a light,
One that guides thy steps aright,
Bids the darkness turn to day,
Drives the dreary night away.
It was tried by wicked hands,
But against the world it stands,
Through all time the soul makes free,
And throughout eternity.
How in life to journey well,
Wondrous things ye shall behold,
In the law of God, we're told.
If in pleasure or in pain,
Having loss or getting gain,
Joy or sorrow; ye shall find
Blest examples of the kind.
It will help in time of need,
Souls that hunger it will feed,
To the thirsty is revealed
Jesus Christ, a fountain sealed.
Pearls of truth in ev'ry line,
Jewels, too, in lustre shine,
'Tis with peace and pleasure fraught,
Bringing evil things to naught.
'Tis more precious, we are told,
Than the diamond or gold,
More than rubies 'tis adored—
Wisdom of the Saviour, Lord.
'Tis a mine of precious gems
Greater far than diadems,
Ev'ry gem abounds in love,
Fit for crowns in heav'n above.
Love the Bible, gentle youth,
Dive and find the pearls of truth,
Treasure thus the life divine,
Make the precious blessings thine.
Age should hearken to its voice,
And in wisdom make a choice;
Keep it hidden in the heart,
From its precepts never part.
To thy path it brings a light,
One that guides thy steps aright,
Bids the darkness turn to day,
Drives the dreary night away.
It was tried by wicked hands,
But against the world it stands,
Through all time the soul makes free,
And throughout eternity.
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