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I love the sacred book of God;
No other can its place supply:
It points me to the saints' abode,
And lifts my joyful thoughts on high
Blest book! in thee my eyes discern
The image of my absent Lord:
From thine instructive page I learn
The joys his presence will afford.
But while I'm here, thou shalt supply
His place, and tell me of his love:
I'll read with faith's discerning eye,
And thus partake of joys above.
---Alternative verses---
I love the sacred book of God;
No other can its place supply;
It points me to the saints’ abode,
It gives me wings, and bids me fly.
Sweet book! in thee my eyes discern
The image of my absent Lord:
From thine instructive page I learn
The joys his presence will afford.
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8 8 8 8 (L.M.)
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| 2005 | # 182 | | 1872 | # 7 |
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TRURO
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| # 301 | C | | # 645 | C | | # 22 | C | | # 190 | C | | # 240 | C | | # 433 | C | | # 20 | C | | # 123 | D | | # 102 | D | | # 247 | D | | # 676 | D | | # 233 | D | | # 272 | D | | # 628 | D | | # 403 | D |
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