THE DEAR AULD BOOK
RELIGIOUS POEMS
THE DEAR AULD BOOK
Read unto me the dear auld book,
The Book that stands for aye;
The Book hat teaches young and auld
To humbly kneel and pray.
Read unto me the precious word
Which clearly shows the way,
Which leadeth to the golden land
Which shineth bright for aye.
Read unto me of Calvary’s Cross,
Where Christ was crucified;
Read unto me how he patiently there
Suffered and bled and died,
Our sinful hearts to make free
From sorrow, sin, and shame,
That we might rise and safe return
Back to our Father’s hame.
Read unto me of good Saint Paul,
Who of sinners was the chief;
Read unto me of the paradise
Where dwells the pardoned thief.
Read unto me the guid auld psalms,
In words sae clear and plain;
Read unto me of the noble deeds
Of the Lamb for sinners slain.
Read unto me how He healed the sores
Of the weary, sick and lame,
Read unto me how He showed the bless’d
The narrow way for hame.
Read unto me of brave old peter,
How he walked the stormy wave.
Read unto me how Christ the lord
Brave Peter’s life did save.
Read unto me of the fiery furnace,
And its dreadfu’, roaring blast;
Read unto me of the gallant three
Who in the flames were cast.
Read unto me of the grand old man
Who stood in the lion’s den,
A better lesson ne’er can be taught
Unto the sons of men.
Read unto me the dear Auld Book,
It’s better far than gold;
It bringeth back the wandering sheep
Once more to the Shepherd’s fold.
Read unto me of the pardon free
Unto sinners that is given;
Read unto me of the starry crown
That waits for us in heaven.
