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How precious is the book divine,
by inspiration given;
bright as a lamp its pages shine
|:to guide our souls to heaven.:|
It sweetly cheers our fainting hearts
in this dark vale of tears;
life, light and joy it still imparts,
|:and quells our rising fears.:|
This lamp shall guide our steps aright
and cheer us on our way,
till we behold the clearer light
|:of an eternal day.:|
Divine Instructor, gracious Lord,
be thou ever near;
teach me to love thy sacred Word
|:and view my Savior there.:|
---Alternative verses---
It sweetly cheers our drooping hearts
in this dark vale of tears;
life, light and joy it still imparts,
|:and quells our rising fears.:|
This lamp, through all the tedious night
Of life, shall guide our way,
Till we behold the clearer light
|: Of an eternal day. :|
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LYRICS
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Meter:
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8 6 8 6 (C.M.)
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Dates:
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1782,1760
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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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| 1919 | # 474 | | 1960 | # 469 | | 1996 | # 232 | | 1853 | # 13 | | 1908 | # 699 | | 1938 | # 496 | | 1961 | # 265 | | 1885 | # 9 |
MUSIC
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Name:
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CAITHNESS
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Meter:
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8 6 8 6 (C.M.)
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Dates:
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1635
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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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| # 131 | D | | # 593 | Eb | | # 599 | Eb | | # 218 | Eb | | # 424 | Eb | | # 630 | Eb |
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