The Word of God is precious
To every blood bought soul
It heals the broken spirit
And makes the wounded whole,
It giveth joy and gladness
To hearts distressed with care;
It draws us near our Saviour
And shields us safely there.
The Word of God is living.
To those who heed its voice,
Revealing Christ as Saviour.
Surely the wisest choice
Would be to heed the message
And open now your heart—
Welcome this gracious Saviour
And bid Him not depart.
For the Word of God has power
To show you all your guilt.
It was for wayward sinners
That precious blood was spilt.
The Word of God is sharper
Than any two-edged sword,
Discerning thoughts and motives
According to His Word.
The Word of God abideth
To everlasting days.
For since eternal ages
It uttereth His praise.
The Word of God’s unchanging,
And it will stand secure;
Though heaven and earth shall vanish,
His Word shall e’er endure.
The Word of God is with us,
And dearer day by day,
To those who know the Saviour
And walk the narrow way.
‘Tis comfort to the weary
And joy to aching heart,
So search its pages daily
And ne’er from it depart.
ML 11/10/1946