When I Hear the Scriptures

Thoughtfully

1. The scriptures say that Jesus, one day so long ago,

Spoke kindly to the children at His knee.

Then, one by one, He blessed them, His hands upon each head,

And so I feel His tender love for me.

For when I hear the scriptures, I hear the Savior’s voice;

I see the things He did when He was here;

And when I hear the scriptures, I feel my heart rejoice.

The scriptures let me know the Savior’s near.

2. The scriptures say that Jesus healed one who could not see

And raised a child from death to live again.

And so I know as surely as if I had been there,

He holds the pow’r of healing in His hand.

For when I hear the scriptures, I hear the Savior’s voice;

I see the things He did when He was here;

And when I hear the scriptures, I feel my heart rejoice.

The scriptures let me know the Savior’s near.

3. The scriptures say that Jesus rose from a garden tomb

That shining, wondrous morning long ago.

I know life is eternal, I know I’ll live once more;

The Savior lives and loves me—this I know.

For when I hear the scriptures, I hear the Savior’s voice;

I see the things He did when He was here;

And when I hear the scriptures, I feel my heart rejoice.

The scriptures let me know the Savior’s near.

Words by Jan U. Pinborough

Music by Larry W. Bastian

Copyright © 1997 by Jan U. Pinborough and Larry W. Bastian. All rights reserved. This song may be copied for incidental, noncommercial home or church use. This notice must be included on each copy made.