The Old Family Bible

Performed by Jimmie Osborne
Recorded October 1950
Written by Johnny Crackett

There's a book on the mantle, all faded and worn
The dearest treasure that I'll ever own
It's the old family bible my mother gave to me
That I read when I am sad and all alone

I'll cling to the old family bible
The book that is my guiding light
When the world is full of troubles
And every burden doubles
The old family bible makes things right

In these gray restless days, with the clouds overhead
And the rumble of the thunder far away
I can find peace of mind in that wonderful book
For it tells me there will be a brighter day

I'll cling to the old family bible
The book that is my guiding light
When the world is full of troubles
And every burden doubles
The old family bible makes things right

As I turn through the pages my thoughts wander home
I hear my mother's gentle voice again
As she read all those stories that I love so well
From the book that always will be my friend

I'll cling to the old family bible
The book that is my guiding light
When the world is full of troubles
And every burden doubles
The old family bible makes things right

[repeat]

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