Church Book ‎#563

563. What sinners value I resign

1 What sinners value, I resign:
Lord, 'tis enough that Thou art mine!
I shall behold Thy blissful face,
And stand complete in righteousness.

2 This life's a dream, an empty show;
But the bright world, to which I go
Hath joys substantial and sincere:
When shall I wake and find me there!

3 O glorious hour! O blest abode!
I shall be near and like my God;
And flesh and sin no more control
The sacred pleasures of the soul.

4 My flesh shall slumber in the ground,
Till the last trumpet's joyful sound;
Then burst the chains with sweet surprise,
And in my Saviour's image rise.

Text Information

• First Line: What sinners value I resign
• Author: Watts (1719)
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Scripture:
  Psalm 17
• Topic: Death and Eternity: Resurrection; Easter Sunday
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Alternate tune: #199 or #201

Tune Information

• Name: SOUTHWELL
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: a♭ minor
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Composer from index: Rev. R. N. Parke