SONG VII.

The Excellency of the BIBLE.

I.

GREAT GOD, with Wonder and with Praise
 On all thy Works I look;
 But still thy Wisdom, Pow'r and Grace,
 Shine brightest in thy Book. 

II.

The Stars that in their Courses roll,
 Have much Instruction giv'n;
 But thy good Word informs my Soul
 How I may climb to Heav'n. 

III.

The Fields provide me Food, and show
 The Goodness of the LORD;
 But Fruits of Life and Glory grow
 In thy most holy Word. 

IV.

Here are my choicest Treasures hid,
 Here my best Comfort lies;
 Here my Desires are satisfy'd,
 And hence my Hopes arise. 

V.

LORD, make me understand thy Law;
 Shew what my Faults have been;
 And from thy Gospel let me draw
 Pardon for all my Sin. 

VI.

Here would I learn how CHRIST has dy'd
 To save my Soul from Hell:
 Not all the Books on Earth beside
 Such heav'nly Wonders tell. 

VII.

Then let me love my Bible more,
 And take a fresh Delight
 By Day to read these Wonders o'er,
 And meditate by Night.