The New Century Hymnal ‎#480

480. Jesus, Priceless Treasure

1 Jesus, priceless treasure,
source of purest pleasure,
friend most sure and true:
Long my heart was burning,
fainting much and yearning,
thirsting after you.
Yours I am, O spotless Lamb,
so will I let nothing hide you,
seek no joy beside you.

2 Let your arms enfold me:
those who try to wound 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, though sin and hell assail me,
Jesus will not fail me.

3 Banish thoughts of sadness,
for the source of gladness,
Jesus, enters in;
Though the clouds may gather,
those who love the Savior
still have peace within.
Though I bear much sorrow here,
still in you lies purest pleasure,
Jesus priceless treasure!

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, priceless treasure
• Title: Jesus, Priceless Treasure
• Author: Catherine Winkworth
• Author: Johann Franck (1653)
• Meter: 6.6.5.6.6.5.7.8.6.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  1 Peter 1:19
  ;
  John 15:15
• Topic: Comfort and Assurance; Courage; Jesus Christ: Lamb of God; Peace: Inner

Tune Information

• Name: JESU, MEINE FRUEDE
• Composer: Johann Crüger (1653)
• Arranger: J. S. Bach, 1685-1750
• Meter: 6.6.5.6.6.5.7.8.6.
• Key: c minor