Hymn LXXI. Common Metre. The excellency and sufficiency of the Scriptures

Father of mercies! in thy word What endless glory shines! Forever be thy name ador'd, For these celestial lines.

Here, may the wretched sons of want Exhaustless riches find; Treasures beyond what earth can grant, And lasting as the mind.

Here the fair tree of knowledge grows, And yields a free repast; Sublimer fruits than nature knows Invite the longing taste.

Here, the Redeemer's welcome voice Spreads heavenly peace around; And life and everlasting joys Attend the blissful sound.

O may these heavenly pages be Our study and delight; And still new beauties may we see, And still increasing light.

Divine instructor, gracious Lord, Be thou forever near; Teach us to love thy sacred word, And view our Saviour there.