In the Bible the Apostle Paul writes: “Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs.” The word “hymn" comes from the Greek word “hymnos” which means “a song of praise”.

This simple hymn speaks of the union between the work of the Holy Spirit and the Bible. It is set to the traditional Scottish folk song, “Skye Boat Song” which makes it easy to sing.

The hymn first appeared in Newton’s New Year ... neither can nor will respond to the God of the Bible. The second stanza ...