The Cyber Hymnal ‎#8685

8685. Tell Me No More Of Earthly Toys

1 Tell me no more of earthly toys,
Of sinful mirth, and carnal joys,
The things I loved before;
Let me but view my Savior’s face,
And feel His animating grace,
And I desire no more.

2 Tell me no more of praise and wealth,
Tell me no more of ease and health,
For these have all their snares;
Let me but know my sins forgiv’n,
But see my name enrolled in Heav’n,
And I am free from cares.

3 Tell me no more of lofty towers,
Delightful gardens, fragrant bowers,
For these are trifling things;
The little room for me designed
Will suit as well my easy mind,
As palaces of kings.

4 Tell me no more of crowding guests,
Of sumptuous feasts and gaudy dress,
Extravagance and waste;
My little table, only spread
With wholesome herbs and wholesome bread.
Will better suit my taste.

5 Give me the Bible in my hand,
A heart to read and understand,
And faith to trust the Lord;
I’d set alone from day to day,
Or urge no company to stay,
Nor wish to rove abroad.

Text Information

• First Line: Tell me no more of earthly toys
• Title: Tell Me No More Of Earthly Toys
• Author: Susannah Harrison
• Meter: 886.886
• Language: English
• Source: Songs in the Night (Ipswich, England: Punchard & Jermyn, 1780)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: ŚLA̧SK
• Composer: Adam Geibel (1902)
• Meter: 886.886
• Key: A♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain