Hymns, Selected and Original ‎#307

307. Let carnal minds the world pursue

1 Let carnal minds the world pursue,
It has no charms for me;
Once, I admir'd its trifles too,
But grace has set me free.

2 Its fading charms no longer please,
No more content afford;
Far from my heart be joys like these,
Now I have seen the Lord.

3 As by the light of op'ning day,
The stars are all conceal'd;
So earthly pleasures fade away,
When Jesus is reveal'd.

4 Creatures no more divide my choice--
I bid them all depart;
His name, and love, and gracious voice,
Have fix'd my roving heart.

5 Now, Lord, I would be thine alone,
And wholly live to thee;
But may I hope that thou wilt own
A worthless worm like me?

Text Information

• First Line: Let carnal minds the world pursue
• Meter: C. M.
• Publication Date: 1828
• Scripture:
  2 Corinthians 5:17
• Topic: Old things passed away; Salvation through Jesus Christ: The sinner trusting in Christ for salvation
• Notes: Public Domain.

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