The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#181

181. Let others boast of wealth or power

1 Let others boast of wealth or power,
And glory in their pride;
Thy word, O God, we value more
Than all the world beside.

2 Here mines of knowledge, love, and joy
Are open to our sight,
The purest gold without alloy,
And gems divinely bright.

3 The counsels of redeeming grace
These sacred leaves unfold,
And here the Saviour's lovely face
Our raptured eyes behold.

4 Here light, descending from above,
Directs our doubtful feet;
Here promises of heavenly love
Our ardent wishes meet.

Text Information

• First Line: Let others boast of wealth or power
• Author: Samuel Stennett
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: Worship: Holy Scriptures
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: ORTONVILLE
• Composer: Thomas Hastings
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: A♭ Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Alternate tunes: #546, 395, or 446.