Hymns and Devotions for Daily Worship ‎#242

242. Ye Glittering Toys of Earth

1. Ye glitt'ring toys of Earth, adieu;
A nobler choice be mine;
A greater prize attracts my view,
A treasure all divine.
Be gone, unworthy of my cares,
Ye specious baits of sense;
Inestimable worth appears,
The pearl of price immense.

2. Jesus, to multitudes unknown,
O name divinely sweet!
Jesus, in you, in you alone
Wealth, honor, pleasure meet.
Should earthly coffers at my call
Their boasted stores resign,
With joy I would renounce them all,
For leave to call you mine.

3. Should Earth's vain treasures all depart,
Of this dear gift possessed,
I'd clasp it to my joyful heart
And be forever blest.
Dear sov'reign of my soul's desires,
Your love is bliss divine;
Accept the wish that love inspires,
And bid me call you mine.

Text Information

• First Line: Ye glitt'ring toys of Earth, adieu
• Title: Ye Glittering Toys of Earth
• Author: Anne Steele (1769)
• Meter: 8.6.8.6 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2024
• Scripture:
  Matthew 13:44
• Topic: Ordinary Time: Week 12
• Notes: Text by English poet Anne Steele, from Evans & Ash, A Collection of Hymns Adapted to Public Worship (1769), alt.

Tune Information

• Name: NEW PSALM 60
• Composer: Gregory Wilbur (2022)
• Arranger: Mark Rice (2022)
• Meter: 8.6.8.6 D
• Incipit: 32113 21223 3
• Key: D Major
• Copyright: ©2020 Gregory D. Wilbur
• Notes: Tune NEW PSALM 60 by Presbyterian composer Gregory Wilbur, arr. by Mark Rice for Psalms of Grace (2022).