THE BIBLE by Mrs. Martha J. Gates

Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Nov 11, 1897

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 23, No. 44.

THE BIBLE.

By Mrs. Martha J. Gates

How precious the Bible! How dear to my heart Are the lessons of love Which its pages impart! It teaches the wisdom Of God, Who is love; It shows me a pathway Which leadeth above. It tells of a Saviour, Who came among men To redeem and to save The vilest of them. It speaks of a home, Of a land that is fair, Where the pure and holy Alone enter there. It gives to the poor, The sad, and oppressed, The comfort and promise Of heavenly rest. It calls to the sinner, "Repent and believe, O, come to the Saviour, And you He'll receive!" O, blest is that volume Of heavenly lore; May we treasure its lessons, Its Author adore! Mrs. Martha J. Gates. Willet, N. Y.