Give me the Bible, star of gladness gleaming
To cheer the wand’rer lone and tempest tossed
No storm can hide that radiance peaceful beaming
Since Jesus came to seek and save the lost
Give me the Bible, holy message shining
Thy light shall guide me in the narrow way
Precept and promise, law and love combining
Till night shall vanish in eternal day
Give me the Bible, when my heart is broken
When sin and grief have filled my soul with fear
Give me the precious words by Jesus spoken
Hold up faith’s lamp to show my Savior near
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Give me the Bible, all my steps enlighten
Teach me the danger of these realms below
That lamp of safety o’er the gloom shall brighten
That light alone the path of peace can show
Give me the Bible, lamp of life immortal
Hold up that splendor by the open grave
Show me the light from heaven’s shining portal
Show me the glory gilding Jordan’s wave
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