Worth of the Bible.

How precious is the book divine, By inspiration given! Bright as a lamp its doctrines shine, To guide our souls to heaven.

O'er all the straight and narrow way Its radiant beams are cast; A light whose never weary ray Grows brightest at the last.

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.