Psalms and Hymns to the Living God ‎#326

326. Jesus, My Highest Treasure

1 Jesus, my highest treasure,
in Thy communion blest
I find unfailing pleasure,
true happiness and rest;
myself a willing off'ring
I give to Thee alone,
because by death and suff'ring
Thou didst for me atone.

2 O Joy, all joys excelling,
the Bread of Life Thou art,
Thou cam'st to make Thy dwelling
in my unworthy heart.
My spirit’s hungry craving
Thou canst forever still;
from deepest anguish saving,
with bliss my cup canst fill.

3 O let my eyes be lightened
by sight of Thy dear face;
my life below be brightened
by tasting of Thy grace;
without Thee, mighty Savior,
to live is nought but pain;
to have Thy love and favor
is happiness and gain.

4 Earth’s glory to inherit
is not what I desire;
to heav'n aspires my spirit,
glowing with nobler fire.
Where Christ Himself appeareth
in brightest majesty,
for me a place prepareth,
there, there I long to be.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, my highest treasure
• Title: Jesus, My Highest Treasure
• Author: Salomon Liscovius (1672)
• Alterer: Frederick William Foster (1789)
• Meter: 76 76 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2023
• Topic: Salvation

Tune Information

• Name: OSLO
• Meter: 76 76 D
• Key: G Major
• Source: Scandinavian folksong