Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New ‎#344

344. Jesu, priceless treasure

1 Jesu, priceless treasure,
source of purest pleasure,
truest friend to me;
ah, how long I've panted,
and my heart hath fainted,
thirsting, Lord, for thee!
Thine I am, O spotless Lamb,
I will let no other hide thee,
naught I ask beside thee.

2 Hence, all fear and sadness,
for the Lord of gladness,
Jesus, enters in;
they who love the Father,
though the storms may gather,
still have peace within;
yea, whate'er I here must bear,
still in thee lies purest pleasure,
Jesu, priceless treasure.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesu, priceless treasure
• Title: Jesu, priceless treasure
• Author: Johann Franck, 1618-1677 (alt.)
• Meter: 665 665 786
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  1 Peter 1:19
  ;
  Psalm 16:2
  ;
  Psalm 42:1-2
• Topic: Faith, Trust and Commitment; Year A: Easter 2; Year A: Easter 3; Year B: Proper 3; Year B: Second Sunday Before Advent; Year C: Proper 7; Year C: Proper 8

Tune Information

• Name: JESU, MEINE FREUDE
• Composer: Johann Crüger, 1698-1662
• Meter: 665 665 786
• Key: c minor