2. It sets the Lamb before our eyes Who made th’ atoning sacrifice And calls the souls with guilt opprest To come and find eternal rest. 3. It brings the Savior’s righteousness Our souls to robe in royal dress; From all our guilt it brings release And gives the troubled conscience peace. 4. It is the power of God to save From sin and Satan and the grave; It works the faith which firmly clings To all the treasures which it brings. 5. It bears to all the tidings glad And bids their hearts no more be sad; The heavy-laden soul it cheers And banishes their guilty fears. 6. May we in faith its tidings learn, Nor thanklessly its blessings spurn; May we in faith its truth confess And praise the Lord, our Righteousness! M. Loy, 1863. 117 C. M. Father of mercies, in Thy Word What endless glory shines! Forever be Thy name adored For these celestial lines. 2. Here the Redeemer’s welcome voice Spreads heavenly peace around; And life and everlasting joys Attend the blissful sound. 3. Oh, may these heavenly pages be My ever dear delight; And still new beauties may I see And still increasing light! 4. Divine Instructor, gracious Lord! Be Thou forever near; Teach me to love Thy sacred Word And view my Savior there. Anne Steele, 1760. 118 L. M. When Israel through the desert passed, A fiery pillar went before To guide them through the dreary waste And lessen the fatigues they bore. 2. Such is Thy glorious Word, O God! ’Tis for our light and guidance giv’n; It sheds its luster all abroad And points the path to bliss and heav’n. 3. It fills the soul with sweet delight And quickens its inactive powers; It sets our wand’ring footsteps right, Displays Thy love, and kindles ours. 4. Its promises rejoice our hearts, Its doctrines are divinely true; While highest wisdom it imparts, It comforts and instructs us too. 5. Ye favored lands, that have this Word, Ye saints, who feel its saving power, Unite your tongues to praise the Lord And His distinguished grace adore! B. Beddome, 1769. 119 C. M. Lamp of our feet, whereby we trace Our path when wont to stray, Stream from the fount of heav’nly grace, Brook by the traveler’s way; 2. Bread of our souls, whereon we feed, True manna from on high; Our guide and chart, wherein we read Of realms beyond the sky;