Wartburg Hymnal ‎#276

276. Jesus, priceless treasure

1 Jesus, priceless treasure,
Source of purest pleasure,
Truest Friend to me:
Ah, how long I've panted
And my heart hath 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, all earthly treasure!
Jesus is my pleasure,
Jesus is my choice;
Hence, all empty glory!
Naught to me the 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 art still my purest pleasure,
Jesus, priceless treasure.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, priceless treasure
• Translator: C. Winkworth
• Author: J. Franck
• Publication Date: 1918
• Topic: Faith in Jesus
• Notes: translated from "Jesu, meine Freude" Tune: JESU, MEINE FREUDE

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