1. The Spirit breathes upon the word,
And brings the truth to sight;
Precepts and promises afford
A sanctifying light.
2. A glory gilds the sacred page,
Majestic like the sun:
It gives a light to every age;
It gives, but borrows none.
3. The hand that gave it still supplies
The gracious light and heat:
His truths upon the nations rise;
They rise, but never set.
4. Let everlasting thanks be Thine
For such a bright display
As makes a world of darkness shine
With beams of heavenly day.
5. My soul rejoices to pursue
The steps of Him I love,
Till glory breaks upon my view
In brighter worlds above.