The Cyber Hymnal ‎#5987

5987. Seek Ye First

1. Seek ye first the kingdom; not the things of earth.
Priceless are the treasures of immortal worth.
Like a flitting shadow, time will pass away,
But the heav’nly riches change not, nor decay.

Refrain
Seek ye first the kingdom, ’tis the Master’s voice;
In His precious promise evermore rejoice.
All things else, His words are true, shall be added unto you.
In His precious promise, evermore rejoice.

2. Seek ye first the kingdom; seek the gift of God.
’Tis the Savior’s offer purchased by His blood.
Seek ye first His glory; be it life’s sweet aim;
Him to serve and honor, trusting in His name. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Seek ye first the kingdom; not the things of earth
• Title: Seek Ye First
• Author: Eliza Edmunds Hewitt (1901)
• Refrain First Line: Seek ye first the kingdom, 'tis the Master's voice
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [Seek ye first the kingdom; not the things of earth]
• Composer: John Robson Sweney
• Incipit: 33544 33252 11216
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: Public Domain