Laudes Domini ‎#199

199. 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
• Author: John Newton
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1888
• Scripture:
  Psalm 16:8
• Topic: Christ: Character of; Christ: Condescension of; Christ: Example of; Christ: Humanity of; Christ: Life on the Earth; Christ: Love of; Conformity

Tune Information

• Name: VOC DILECTI
• Composer: J. B. Dykes
• Meter: C. M. D.
• Key: g minor