"How Precious the Bible" (1868)
Words by Sanford Fillmore Bennett, 1836-1898
Music by Joseph Philbrick Webster. 1819-1875

Chicago: Lyon & Healy, 116 Washington St.
Music Printer: A . B. Case, Chicago
[Source: pp. 14-15 from "The Signet Ring"]

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How precious the Bible, God's off'ring of love
To guide us in safety to mansions above,
Revealing the glories that linger alone,
In brightness eternal, surrounding His throne.
Then love, love the Bible more precious than gold,
'Tis dearer, 'tis dearer than treasures untold.