Open Bible for the World

An open Bible for the world�
May this our glorious motto be!
On ev�ry breeze its flag unfurled
Shall scatter blessings rich and free.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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