Cling to the Bible, though all else be taken ; Lose not its precepts so precious and pure ; Souls that are sleeping its tidings awaken : Life from the dead in its promises sure.
Cling to the Bible ! Cling to the Bible ! Cling to the Bible---- Our Lamp and our Guide !
2. Cling to the Bible ! this jewel and treasure Brings life eternal, and saves fallen man ; Surely its value no mortal can measure : Seek for its blessing, O soul, while you can !
3. Lamp for the feet that in by-ways have wandered, [otherwise fall ; Guide for the youth that would Hope for the sinner whose life has been squandered, Staff for the aged, and best book of all.