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.