The Precious Book Divine
How precious is the Book divine,
By inspiration giv’n!
Bright as a lamp its precepts shine,
To guide my soul to heav’n.
Holy Book divine!
Precious treasure mine!
Lamp to my feet and a light to my way
to guide me safely home.
It sweetly cheers our drooping hearts,
In this dark vale of tears;
Life and light and joy imparts,
And quells our rising fears.
Holy Book divine!
Precious treasure mine!
Lamp to my feet and a light to my way
to guide me safely home.
This lamp, through all the tedious night
Of life, shall guide our way,
Till we behold the clearer light
Of an eternal day.
Holy Book divine!
Precious treasure mine!
Lamp to my feet and a light to my way
to guide me safely home.
I love this song as arranged by L.O. Sanderson, and it seems few know it. Anyone know where I can get a good recording of this hymn? I’d like to use it in a gospel meeting series I filmed.
Barbara Ann Oliver, 
Mike Riley 1:05 pm on June 15, 2010 Permalink |
Laura, here the hymn being sung on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8bLt17sCYQ
Mike Riley 1:45 pm on June 15, 2010 Permalink |
I can’t spell this morning. The first word should be “hear.”
Laura 1:55 pm on June 15, 2010 Permalink
Thanks Mike. I saw that one. I also have one from a prior PF lecture, but it sounds like there are only men present in the assembly. I’m looking for something full sounding, with all the singing parts, and of a decent recording quality to embed in a production quality video. I’ve got this kind of quality on a lot of other songs. This song just isn’t a popular one so there aren’t a lot of recordings that I can find. I’m wondering if someone maybe has a CD with it on it. Perhaps i could buy the CD and get permission to use it. I’ve exhausted my sources for online downloads and CDs.
John Henson 1:22 pm on June 15, 2010 Permalink |
“But to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God,” (1 Corinthians 1:24 ESV).
Mike Riley 4:42 pm on June 15, 2010 Permalink |
Laura, here’s the “What Do The Scriptures Say” website where you might get in touch with the McCoy Family Singers and see if they’ve recorded this song on one of their CD’s.
http://www.scripturessay.com/index.php?page=songs
Mike
Barbara Ann Oliver 7:14 pm on June 16, 2010 Permalink |
Laura, back in the late 60′s – 70′s the Harding Chorus recorded that song (conducted by brother Davis). You might be able to contact the Harding Bookstore and get a copy. It was magnificent.
Also, I have a contact in Memphis who is related to the Sanderson family. I will check with her to see if they have a way of getting you a good copy.
Laura 9:21 pm on June 16, 2010 Permalink |
Thank you Barbara!