I. INTRODUCTION
L. O. Sanderson (Lyrist and Composer) I could find no information
on him. 1 Pet. 1:25. This passage is especially important in connecting
the word of the Lord and the Gospel. The preaching of the Gospel
makes known to us the word of the Lord. All of the Gospel (good
news) is inspired. 2 Tim 3:16-17. We can count on the words of
the apostles and writers of the New Testament to bring the word
of the Lord to us.
II. Verse 1
How precious is the Book divine, by inspiration giv'n!
2 Tim. 3:16-17, 1 Pet. 2:6-8, 2 Pet. 1:3-4, John 17:13-14,
Col. 1:25-29.
To base one's belief on something that has no authority in their
life is foolishness. We base our belief that we have traveled
a certain number of miles by basing this belief on the authority
of a device that tells us so. We have many standard of measure
in our lives. If these standards are not dependable, then the
results we obtain from them are not. Therefore, to base one's
belief in God on anything other than the complete inspiration
and authority of the Bible is to accept a standard that is not
accepted by God and will surely result in unacceptable service
to him.
Bright as a lamp it's precepts shine, to guide my soul to
heav'n.
Ex. 27:20-21, 2 Sam. 22:28-29, Psalms 119:1-4, 105, Prov. 6:23,
Psalms 61:2, Matt. 7:13-14.
Few of us would attempt to take a journey without an idea of how
we would get there. We us maps, road signs, vehicles and the help
of others to get there. Our guide in terms of our spiritual life
is Jesus Christ and his gospel. It's precepts and it's light guide
us and protect us as we journey toward eternal life. It nurtures
us, gives us light, comforts us, directs us, and insures that
we are on the right path.
III. Verse 2
It sweetly cheers my drooping heart, in this dark vale
of tears.
Psa. 7:9-10, 119:9-10, Jeremiah 15:16, Rom. 10:8-13, Psa.
39:12, Rev. 7:17.
The word of God has the great ability to raise our spirits when
we are down and to help us endure when the trials of life attempt
to overcome us.
Light to my life it still imparts, and quells my rising
fears.
Psa. 27:1, 34:4, Prov. 1:33, 6:23, John 8:12.
The word also imparts light by revealing the true path to God,
it gives us life by leading us to an eternity with God, and has
the ability to comfort us by revealing our fears and showing us
that God is greater than our fears.
IV. Verse 3
This lamp thru all the tedious night of life, shall guide
my way, till I behold the clearer light of an eternal day.
Rom. 13:12, 1 Thess. 5:5, 2 Pet. 1:19-21, I Cor. 3:11-14, Eph.
3:5-7.
The lamp (God's word) guides our way in this life, until the light
of his presence is our eternal light. Only those who choose to
be led by this lamp will find their way to eternal light.
V. Chorus
Holy Bible Book divine, precious treasure thou art mine!
Lamp to my feet and a light to my way to guide me safely home.
Matt. 6:21-23, 12:34-37, Psa. 119:105, 2 Cor. 5:1, Heb. 11:16.
Many people say they know the way to heaven, but it is the person
who follows God's light that is safe and secure in judgment, with
the promise and fulfillment of eternal joy in the greatest home
we can have (God's home for us).