A Selection of Hymns ‎#CLXXXVII

CLXXXVII. Pearl of great price

1 Ye glittering toys of earth, adieu,
A nobler choice be mine;
A real prize attracts my view,
A treasure all divine.

2 Be gone, unworthy of my cares,
Ye specious baits of sense;—
Inestimable worth appears,
The pearl of price immense!

3 Jesus, to multitudes unknown,
O name divinely sweet!
Jesus, in thee, in thee alone,
Wealth, honor, pleasure meet.

4 Should both the Indies at my call,
Their boasted stores resign,
With joy I would renounce them all
For leave to call thee mine.

5 Should earth's vain treasures all depart,
Of this dear gift possess'd;
I'd clasp it to my joyful heart,
And be for ever bless'd.

6 Dear sov'reign of my soul's desires,
Thy love is bliss divine;
Accept the wish that love inspires,
And bid me call thee mine.

Text Information

• First Line: Ye glittering toys of earth, adieu
• Title: Pearl of great price
• Author: Steele
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1792
• Scripture:
  Matthew 13:46
• Topic: Characters and Representations of Christ: Pearl of great price; Christ: Pearl of great price

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