Christian Hymns ‎#269

269. Jesus, priceless treasure

1 Jesus, priceless treasure,
Source of purest pleasure,
Truest friend to me:
Long my heart hath panted
Till it well-nigh fainted,
Thirsting after Thee.
Thine I am, O spotless Lamb!
I will suffer naught to hide Thee,
Ask for naught beside Thee.

2 In Thine arms I rest me,
Foes who would molest me
Cannot reach me here;
Though the earth be shaking,
Every heart be quaking,
Jesus calms my fear;
Sin and hell, in conflict fell,
With their heaviest storms assail me,--
Jesus will not fail me.

3 Hence, all fear 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 art Thou my purest pleasure,
Jesus, priceless treasure!

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, priceless treasure
• Meter: 6, 6, 5, 6, 6, 5, 7, 8, 6.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1898
• Topic: Conflict; Christian Courage; Doubt and Fear
• Notes: J. Frank, Tr. Winkworth; Norwegian title: Jerusalem, du höit opbygte Stad

Tune Information

• Name: JESUS, PRICELESS TREASURE
• Composer: L. M. Lindeman (1812-87.)
• Meter: 6, 6, 5, 6, 6, 5, 7, 8, 6.
• Key: F Major
• Notes: Norwegian tune name: Jesu, du min Glæde