This Blessed Old Book
Transformative Tales: Unveiling the Power of 'This Blessed Old Book'
Lyrics
It's a well of pure water when I'm thirsty and dry
Describing the Bible as a source of refreshment and sustenance in times of spiritual need.
Bread when I'm hungry and worn
Highlighting the Bible's role as spiritual nourishment for the weary.
When the battle is raging, it's my faithful sword
Portraying the Bible as a reliable weapon in facing life's challenges.
Shelter from life's troubled storm
Depicting the Bible as a place of refuge during difficult times.
It's a light to my pathway and a lamp to my feet
Emphasizing the guidance and illumination provided by the Bible in a dark world.
When this world gets so dark you can't see
Expressing the Bible's role in times of confusion and darkness.
I've not made a change in one word that it says
Asserting the unchanging nature of the Bible and its transformative impact.
But it sure made a change in me
Acknowledging the personal transformation experienced through reading the Bible.
This blessed old book that I hold in my hand
Affirming the sacred and revered nature of the Bible.
It's truth from beginning to end
Stating that the Bible contains truth from its beginning to its end.
It's a solid foundation where I firmly stand
Describing the Bible as a stable foundation for one's beliefs.
Sin kept me from it, now it keeps me from sin
Highlighting the role of the Bible in overcoming sin.
When I think what it costs just to hold in my hand
Reflecting on the value of the Bible and the sacrifices made to preserve it.
I'm reminded that I owe a great debt
Acknowledging a sense of indebtedness to those who sacrificed for the Bible.
To all of the martyrs who've gone to the stake
Honoring martyrs who stood firm in their faith, even unto death.
And quote it with their dying breath
Recognizing the commitment of martyrs to quote the Bible in their final moments.
Now, it's critics are many and believers are few
Noting the criticism faced by the Bible contrasted with its limited believers.
But one thing I've found to be true
Asserting a personal realization about the truth found in the Bible.
If you think, when you read it, that there's something wrong,
Challenging readers to introspect if they find fault in the Bible.
Then there's something wrong with you
Suggesting that skepticism towards the Bible may reflect personal issues.
This blessed old book that I hold in my hand
Reiterating the sacred nature of the Bible as held in one's hand.
It's truth from beginning to end
Restating the comprehensive truth contained in the Bible.
It's a solid foundation where I firmly stand
Reaffirming the Bible as a firm foundation for one's beliefs.
Sin kept me from it, now it keeps me from sin
Echoing the role of the Bible in preventing and overcoming sin.
This blessed old book that I hold in my hand
Reiterating the sacred nature of the Bible as held in one's hand (repeated).
It's truth from beginning to end
Restating the comprehensive truth contained in the Bible (repeated).
It's a solid foundation where I firmly stand
Reaffirming the Bible as a firm foundation for one's beliefs (repeated).
Sin kept me from it, now it keeps me from sin
Echoing the role of the Bible in preventing and overcoming sin (repeated).
Sin kept me from it, now it keeps me from sin
Repeating the idea that the Bible prevents one from falling into sin.
Keeps me from sin
Concluding by emphasizing the role of the Bible in keeping one from sin.
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