Text:Jesus, Priceless Treasure
Author:Johann Franck, 1618-1677
Translator:Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878
Tune:GUD SKAL, ALTING MAGE
Composer:Ludwig M. Lindeman, 1812-1887

458. 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 nought to hide thee,
Nought I ask beside thee.

2 In thine arm I rest me;
Foes who would molest me
Cannot reach me here.
Though the earth be shaking,
Ev'ry heart be quaking,
Jesus calms my fear.
Sin and hell in conflict fell
With their bitter storms assail me,
Jesus will not fail me.

3 Hence, all fears 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,
Still in thee lies purest pleasure,
Jesus, priceless treasure!

Text Information
First Line: Jesus, priceless treasure
Title: Jesus, Priceless Treasure
Translator: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878 (alt.)
Author: Johann Franck, 1618-1677
Meter: 665 665 786
Language: English
Publication Date: 1978
Topic: Trust, Guidance; Epiphany 2; Epiphany 8 (4 more...)
Tune Information
Name: GUD SKAL, ALTING MAGE
Composer: Ludwig M. Lindeman, 1812-1887
Meter: 665 665 786
Key: F Major



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