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.