The Plymouth Sabbath School Collection of Hymns and Tunes ‎#44

44. It is not earthly pleasure

1 It is not earthly pleasure,
That withers in a day;
It is not mortal treasure,
That flieth soon away;
It is not friends that leave us,
It is not sense nor sin,
That smile but to deceive us,
Can give us peace within.

2 But 'tis religion bringeth
Joy beyond earth's control;
Rich from the throne it springeth,
A fountain to the soul.
He that is meek and lowly,
The Saviour's face shall see;
To none but to the holy,
Heaven's gates shall opened be.

Text Information

• First Line: It is not earthly pleasure
• Publication Date: 1865
• Notes: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: WEBB
• Composer: G. J. Webb
• Meter: 7s & 6s
• Key: B♭ Major