The Modern Hymnal ‎#281

281. Jesus is Real and Precious to Me

1 Tho’ all things this world holds are precious
Are taken from me here below,
There’s one precious truth that I treasure,
Jesus is real, this I know.

Refrain:
Jesus is real and precious to me,
Jesus is real to me;
All that the world holds as treasure may go,
But Jesus is real to me.

2 Should some earthly care come oppressing,
Some cloud thro’ which I cannot see,
I’ve one constant Friend, it is Jesus,
He is as real as can be. [Refrain]

3 Alone, and away from my loved ones,
No words from their lips can I hear;
And yet there is One far more precious,
Jesus is real, and is near. [Refrain]

4 O soul, in this world ever changing,
Now seeking some friend that is true,
There’s One who is steadfast, unfailing,
Jesus is real; He seeks you. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Tho' all things this world holds are precious
• Title: Jesus is Real and Precious to Me
• Author: H. G. T.
• Refrain First Line: Jesus is real and precious to me
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1926
• Topic: Devotional; Solos

Tune Information

• Name: [Tho' all things this world holds are precious]
• Composer: Herbert G. Tovey