Lord, Thy Word is such a comfort,
From my youth it has been so,
For like Timothy, I knew it,
Felt its cheerful loving glow.
Dear children, learn your verses well,
Store your minds with God’s own truth,
Better far than gold or silver;
It will guard your steps in youth.
For the child that loves the Bible,
Will not walk in sinful ways,
But from strength, to strength grow stronger,
Brighter, brighter, shines his days.
For true wisdom gives her warnings,
From the rocks and shoals to steer,
And that life is sweeter, clearer,
Brighter every passing year.
Jesus stands with charms unequalled,
For to win your love complete,
Pardon, love, and sweet compassion,
He for heaven will make you meet.
Messages of God’s Love 2/23/1908