Cling to the Bible, though all else be taken;

Lose not its precepts, so precious and pure;

Souls that are sleeping its tidings awaken;

Life from the dead in its promises sure.

Cling to the Bible! This jewel and treasure

Brings life eternal, and saves fallen man;

Surely its value no mortal can measure:

Seek for its blessing, O soul, while you can!

Lamp for the feet that in byways have wandered,

Guide for the youth that would otherwise fall;

Hope for the sinner whose life has been squandered,

Staff for the aged, and best book of all.