Psalter Hymnal (Red) ‎#428

428. Jesus, Priceless Treasure

1 Jesus, priceless treasure,
Source of purest pleasure,
Truest Friend to me:
Ah, how long I've panted
And my heart has fainted,
Thirsting, Lord, for Thee.
Thine I am, O spotless Lamb!
I will suffer naught to hide Thee,
Naught I ask beside Thee.

2 In Thine arms I rest me;
Foes who would molest me
Cannot reach me here.
Though the earth be shaking,
Every heart be quaking,
Jesus calms my fear.
Fires may flash and thunder crash,
Yea, and sin and hell assail me,
Jesus will not fail me.

3 Hence with earthly treasure!
Thou art all my pleasure,
Jesus, all my choice,
Hence, thou empty glory!
Naught to me thy story,
Told with tempting voice.
Pain or loss or shame or cross
Shall not from my Savior move me,
Since He deigns to love me.

4 Fare thee well that errest,
Thou that earth preferrest,
Thou wilt tempt in vain.
Fare thee well, transgression!
Hence, abhorred possession!
Come not forth again.
Past your hour, O pride and power!
Worldly life, thy bonds I sever;
Fare thee well forever!

5 Hence, all fear and sadness!
For the Lord of gladness,
Jesus, enters in.
Those who love the Father,
Though the storms may gather,
Still have peace within.
Yea, whate'er I here must bear,
Thou are still my purest pleasure,
Jesus, priceless treasure.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, priceless treasure
• Title: Jesus, Priceless Treasure
• Author: Johann Franck (1653)
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth (1863)
• Meter: 6 6 5 6 6 5 7 8 6
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1934
• Topic: Communion Service; Fearlessness; Forsaking the World; Friendship of God or Christ; Joy; Longing for God or Christ; Peace and Rest; Preservation Of Believers; Renunciation; Security; Temptation

Tune Information

• Name: LINDEMAN
• Composer: Ludvig M. Lindeman, 1812-1887
• Meter: 6 6 5 6 6 5 7 8 6
• Key: F Major or modal