p. 5 | What Is the Book to You? by George E. Hollister

Pacific Press Publishing Association · Mountain View, California · Dec 12, 1911

What Is the Book to You?

By George E. Hollister

To me it is truth, For its words have been A friend that is tried and true; It never has failed To warn me of sin. Say, what is the Book to you?

To me it is help, For it tells of One— And the story is always new— Who has pardoned all. O, that gracious One! Friend, what is that Book to you?

To me it is strength, For when I am weak, It inspires my heart anew With help that comes Whenever I seek. Say, what is the Book to you?

To me it is light, For its pages tell Of kingdoms and empires too; As it said they would, They rose and fell. Friend, what is that Book to you?

To those who believe And its words receive, It will be a witness true; But if you scoff And disbelieve, O, what will it be to you?

Chino, California.