The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#855

855. Treasures Here Will Soon Decay

Text Information

• First Line: Treasures here will soon decay
• Title: Treasures Here Will Soon Decay
• Author: Minnie Hawks
• Refrain First Line: Lay them up above, in the world of love
• Meter: 7.7.11.7.7.11. with Ref.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  1 Timothy 6:20
  ;
  Colossians 3:1-2
• Topic: Book Four: Occasional Selections, Gospel Songs and Hymns; Christian Life: Stewardship
• Source: Songs of Cheer
• Copyright: Copyright 1952 by Stamps-Baxter Music & Printing Company in Songs of Cheer. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
• Notes: Keep that which is committed to thy trust. I Tim. 6:20. Set your affections on things above, not on things on the earth … seek those things which are above. Col. 3:2, 1.

Tune Information

• Name: LAY YOUR TREASURES UP ABOVE
• Composer: Minnie Hawks
• Meter: 7.7.11.7.7.11. with Ref.
• Incipit: 12333 53112 11613
• Key: F Major
• Source: Songs of Cheer
• Copyright: Copyright 1952 by Stamps-Baxter Music & Printing Company in Songs of Cheer. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
• Notes: M.M. 63