“Give Me the Bible” is a hymn that emphasizes the importance and centrality of the Bible in the life of a believer. The lyrics express a deep desire for the guidance, wisdom, and comfort found in the Scriptures. The hymn is a call to appreciate the Bible as a source of divine truth and a guide for living a faithful Christian life.
The hymn was written by Priscilla Jane Owens in the 19th century. Priscilla Owens was an American hymn writer and Sunday school teacher who contributed several hymns to Christian worship. “Give Me the Bible” is one of her most well-known compositions.
The lyrics of the hymn highlight the various aspects of the Bible that make it invaluable to believers. It emphasizes the Bible as a source of light, a chart and compass, and a revelation of God’s will. The hymn encourages believers to seek guidance and solace in the teachings of the Bible amid life’s challenges and uncertainties.
Give Me The Bible (Christian Hymn) Lyrics
Give me the Bible, star of gladness gleaming
To cheer the wand’rer lone and tempest tossed
No storm can hide that peaceful radiance beaming
Since Jesus came to seek and save the lost
Give me the Bible, Holy message shining
Thy light shall guide me in the narrow way
Precept and promise, law and love combining
Till night shall vanish in eternal day
