The Cyber Hymnal ‎#10991

10991. True Wisdom

1 The world is rich in human lore,
And wise is he who early trains
His mind its riches to explore,
And gather in its golden grains.

2 But wiser he that early seeks
That wisdom whereof we are told
Its merchandise more worth bespeaks
Than merchandise of purest gold.

3 Her price not rubies can command;
All else is dross compared with her;
The length of days is in her hand
And all the honor they confer.

4 O, seek her young! With steadfastness
Cling to her as thy years increase;
For hers are ways of pleasantness,
And all her paths are paths of peace

Text Information

• First Line: The world is rich in human lore
• Title: True Wisdom
• Author: Salathial C. Kirk
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Source: Musings Along the Way (Philadelphia: A. H. Sickler & Company, 1900)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: PARK STREET
• Composer: Frederick Marc Antoine Venua (circa 1810)
• Meter: LM
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: Public Domain