Laudes Domini: a selection of spiritual songs ancient and modern 358. Let worldly minds the world pursue

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Laudes Domini‎#358

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Text:

The Perfect Pattern

1 Let worldly minds the world pursue,
It has no charms for me;
Once I admired its trifles too,
But grace has set me free.
As by the light of opening day,
The stars are all concealed;
So earthly pleasures fade away,
When Jesus is revealed.

2 Creatures no more divide my choice,
I bid them all depart;
His name, and love, and gracious voice.
Have fixed my roving heart.
But may I hope that thou wilt own
A worthless worm like me?
Now, Lord! I would be thine alone,
And wholly live to thee.

Text Information
First Line:	Let worldly minds the world pursue
Title:	The Perfect Pattern
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1884
Topic:	Christ: Character of; Christ: Condescension of; Christ: Humanity of; Christ: Life on earth (1 more...)
Notes:	Public Domain