The Spirit breathes upon the word, <br />And brings the truth to sight; <br />Precepts and promises afford <br />A sanctifying light. <br /> <br />A glory gilds the sacred page, <br />Majestic like the sun; <br />It gives a light to every age, <br />It gives, but borrows none. <br /> <br />The hand that gave it still supplies <br />The gracious light and heat; <br />His truths upon the nations rise, <br />They rise, but never set. <br /> <br />Let everlasting thanks be thine, <br />For such a bright display, <br />As makes a world of darkness shine <br />With beams of heavenly day. <br /> <br />My soul rejoices to pursue <br />The steps of Him I love, <br />Till glory break upon my view <br />In brighter worlds above.<br /><br />William Cowper<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/olney-hymn-30-the-light-and-glory-of-the-word/
