Word of the ever living God!
Will of His glorious Son!
Without Thee how could earth be trod,
Or heaven itself be known?

Lamp of our feet, whereby we trace
Our path, when wont to stray!
Stream from the Fount of heavenly grace!
Brook by the traveler’s way!

Bread of our souls, whereon we feed!
True manna from on high!
Our guide and chart, wherein we read
Of realms beyond the sky!

Lord, grant us all aright to learn
The wisdom it imparts,
And to its heavenly teaching turn
With simple, child-like hearts!