Author: Benjamin Ingham, 1712-1772 Hymnal: Hymnal and Liturgies of the Moravian Church #379 (1969) Hymnal Title: Hymnal and Liturgies of the Moravian Church Lyrics: 1 The one thing needful, that good part
Which Mary chose with all her heart,
I would pursue with heart and mind,
And seek unwearied till I find.
2 Hidden in Christ the treasure lies,
That goodly pearl of so great price;
No other way but Christ there is
To endless happiness and bliss.
3 But O I’m blind and ignorant,
Thy Holy Spirit, Lord, I want
To guide me in the narrow road
That leads to happiness and God.
4 My mind enlighten with Thy light,
That I may understand aright
The glorious gospel-mystery,
Which shows the way to heaven and Thee.
5 O Jesus Christ, my Lord and God,
Who hast redeemed me with Thy blood,
By faith unite my heart to Thee,
That we may never parted be. Topics: The Life in Christ Communion with Christ Languages: English Tune Title: HAMBURG
The One Thing Needful, That Good Part