An open Bible for the world---- May this our glorious motto be ! On every breeze its flag unfurled Shall scatter blessings rich and free.
Blest Word of God ! . . . send forth thy light . . , O'er every land and every sea, . . . Till all who wander in the night . . . Are led to God and heaven by thee.
2. Where'er it goes its golden light, Streaming as from an unveiled sun, Shall dissipate the clouds of night, Undo the work that sin has done.
3. It shows to men the Father's face, All-radiant with forgiving love ; And to the lost of Adam's race Proclaims sweet mercy from above.
4. It offers rest to weary hearts ; It comforts those who sit in tears ; To all who faint, it strength imparts, And gilds with hope th' eternal years.