The Christians Duty, exhibited, in a series of Hymns ‎#CCLXXXII

CCLXXXII. The one thing needful, that good Part

1 The one thing needful, that good Part,
Which Mary chose with all her Heart,
I would pursue with Heart and Mind,
And seek unweary'd till I find.

2 But, oh! I'm blind and Ignorant,
The Spirit of the Lord I want;
To guide me in the narrow Road,
That leads to Happiness and God.

3 O Lord, my God, to Thee I pray,
Teach me to know, and find the Way
How I may have my Sins forgiv'n,
And safe, and surely get to Heav'n.

4 My Mind enlighten with thy Light,
That I may understand aright
The glorious Gospel Mystery,
Which shews the Way to Heav'n and Thee.

5 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.

6 O Jesus Christ, my Lord and God,
Who hast redeem'd me by thy Blood;
Unite my Heart so fast to Thee,
That we may never parted be.

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• First Line: The one thing needful, that good Part
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1791
• Topic: Longing after Christ

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