Book of books

Book of books, our people’s strength
Statesman’s, teacher’s, hero’s treasure,
Bringing freedom, spreading truth,
Shedding light that none can measure;
Wisdom comes to those who know Thee,
All the best we have we owe Thee.

Thank we those who toiled in thought,
Many diverse scrolls completing;
Poets, prophets, scholars, saints,
Each his word from God repeating;
Till they came, who told the story
Of the word, and showed his glory.

Praise we God, who hath inspired
Those whose wisdom still directs us;
Praise him for the word made flesh,
For the Spirit which protects us.
Light of knowledge, ever burning,
Shed on us thy deathless learning.