Thy Word Is a Lamp

Thy Word is a lamp to my feet, O Lord,
Thy Word is a light to my way;
It shines in my soul like a star by night,
And comforts and cheers me by day.

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O wonderful, wonderful Word,
My treasure, my hope, and my stay;
Each promise recorded delights my soul,
And brightens each step of my way.

Thy Word is a lamp to my feet, O Lord,
And, trusting in Thee as my all,
Whatever of evil may cross my path,
I never, no, never can fall.

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Thy Word is a lamp to my feet, O Lord,
And oh, when Thy glory I see,
For all the rich blessings its truth has brought,
The praises will I give unto Thee.

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Author: Fanny Crosby

Year: 1888

Commonly attributed to Fanny J. Crosby (also known as Frances Jane Crosby or Fanny Van Alstyne). The text first appeared in publications around 1888 paired with music by William H. Doane. No significant alternate attributions are known.