638. Let worldly minds the world pursue

1 Let worldly minds the world pursue;
It has no charms for me:
Once I admired its trifles too,
But grace has set me free.

2 Its joy can now no longer please,
Nor e'en content afford:
Far from my heart be joys like these,
For I have seen the Lord.

3 As by the light of opening day
The stars are all concealed,
So earthly pleasures fade away
When Jesus is revealed.

Text Information
First Line: Let worldly minds the world pursue
Author: John Newton
Publication Date: 1886
Topic: The Christian: Godly Life
Tune Information
Name: CHOPIN
Composer: Isaac B. Woodbury
Meter: C. M.
Key: A♭ Major
Notes: Alternate tunes: #724, 669, or 117.



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