Lutheran Book of Worship ‎#457

457. Jesus, Priceless Treasure

1 Jesus, priceless treasure,
Source of purest pleasure,
Truest friend to me:
Ah, how long I've panted,
And my heart has fainted,
Thirsting, Lord, for thee!
Thine I am, O spotless Lamb;
I will suffer nought to hide thee,
Nought I ask beside thee.

2 In thine arm I rest me;
Foes who would molest me
Cannot reach me here.
Though the earth be shaking,
Ev'ry heart be quaking,
Jesus calms my fear.
Sin and hell in conflict fell
With their bitter storms assail me,
Jesus will not fail me.

3 Hence, all fears 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 in thee lies purest pleasure,
Jesus, priceless treasure!

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, priceless treasure
• Title: Jesus, Priceless Treasure
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878 (alt.)
• Author: Johann Franck, 1618-1677
• Meter: 665 665 786
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1978
• Topic: Trust, Guidance; Epiphany 2; Epiphany 8; Pentecost 10 (Year B); Pentecost 11; Assurance; Comfort and Rest

Tune Information

• Name: JESU, MEINE FREUDE
• Composer: Johann Crüger, 1598-1662
• Meter: 665 665 786
• Key: g minor
• Copyright: Setting © 1952 Orgelchoralbuch