We've traveled together through life's rugged way,
O'er land and o'er water, by night and by day;
To travel without it I never would try;
We keep close together, my Bible and I.

In sorrow I've proved it my comfort and joy;
When weak, my strong tower which nought can destroy
When death comes so near me 'tis thought I would die,
We still are together, my Bible and I.

If powers of evil against me would come,
And threaten to rob me of heaven and home,
God's Word then directs me to Him in the sky;
And nothing can part us, my Bible and I.

When evil temptations are brought to my view,
And I in my weakness know not what to do,
On Christ as my strength I am taught to rely;
We conquer together, my Bible and I.

When life's path is ended—if Jesus should come,
And take all His Blood-purchased brethren home,
Or if, in longsuffering, He waits till I die—
We'll never be parted, my Bible and I.

With all His redeemed gathered safe in the fold,
And when in the glory my Lord I behold,
My Bible and I close companions will be,
For God's Word abides for all eternity.