The Cyber Hymnal ‎#3204

3204. I Seek The Kingdom First

I seek the kingdom first,
The gracious joy and peace,
Thou know’st I hunger, Lord, and thirst
After Thy righteousness;
My chief and sole desire
Thine image to regain,
And then to join Thy glorious choir,
And with Thine ancients reign.

Text Information

• First Line: I seek the kingdom first
• Title: I Seek The Kingdom First
• Author: Charles Wesley
• Meter: SMD
• Language: English
• Source: Short Hymns on Select Passages of Holy Scripture (Bristol, England: E. Farley, 1762)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: PASTOR BONUS
• Composer: Alfred James Caldicott, 1842-1897
• Meter: SMD
• Key: A♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain