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Cling to the Bible,
though all else be taken;
Lose not its precepts,
so precious and pure;
Souls that are sleeping
its tidings awaken;
Life from the dead
in its promises sure.
Cling to the Bible!
Cling to the Bible!
Cling to the Bible—
Our Lamp and our Guide!
Cling to the Bible!
This jewel and treasure
Brings life eternal,
and saves fallen man;
Surely its value
no mortal can measure:
Seek for its blessing,
O soul, while you can!
Cling to the Bible!
Cling to the Bible!
Cling to the Bible—
Our Lamp and our Guide!
Lamp for the feet that
in byways have wandered,
Guide for the youth
that would otherwise fall;
Hope for the sinner
whose life has been squandered,
Staff for the agèd,
and best book of all.
Cling to the Bible!
Cling to the Bible!
Cling to the Bible—
Our Lamp and our Guide!
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LYRICS
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Meter:
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11 10 11 10 and refrain
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Dates:
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19 cent
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Bible Refs:
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Ps 119:105;
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LIST OF LYRIC SOURCES
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Hymn/Song Book
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Year
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Song #
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MUSIC
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Name:
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CLING TO THE BIBLE
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Meter:
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11 10 11 10 and refrain
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LIST OF MUSIC SOURCES
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Hymn/Song Book
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Song #
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Key
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Hymn Writer
