O Blessèd Bible

O blessèd, blessèd Bible,
Our treasured book divine,
With hope, and joy, and comfort,
Thy pages brightly shine.

Refrain

More precious still than rubies,
More pure than purest gold,
Our blessèd, blessèd Bible,
Thy worth can ne’er be told.

Thou tellest us of Jesus,
The Son of God above,
Who came the world to ransom,
So great His wondrous love.

Refrain

O blessèd, blessèd Bible,
That God Himself hath giv’n,
To fit us for His kingdom,
Of endless life in Heav’n.

Refrain

Author: Fanny Crosby

Year: 1887

Commonly attributed to Fanny J. Crosby (also known as Frances Jane Crosby or Fanny Jane Crosby). The style, refrain structure, and themes are characteristic of her work. Some hymnals list it under her name with music by William J. Kirkpatrick.