SPRINGTIME C. M. William H. Monk, 1823-89 4 EE The Spirit breathes up - on the word, And brings the truth to sight; Pre-cepts and prom - is es afford Α sancti fy - ing light. 1 THE Spirit breathes upon the word, Precepts and promises afford A sanctifying light. 2 A glory gilds the sacred page, It gives a light to every age; 3 The hand that gave it still supplies 4 Let everlasting thanks be Thine, For such a bright display As makes a world of darkness shine With beams of heavenly day. William Cowper, 1779 A-men. A lantern to our footsteps, Shines on from age to age. bo A-men. 1 WORD of God incarnate, 2 The Church from her dear Master It is the golden casket, Where gems of truth are stored; It is the heaven-drawn picture Of Christ, the living Word. 3 It floateth like a banner 4 O make Thy Church, dear Saviour, O teach Thy wandering pilgrims Wm. Walsham How, 1867 |