
Hymnal: The Hartford Selection of Hymns #CCXC (1802) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: Let carnal minds the world pursue Lyrics: 1 Let carnal minds the world pursue,
It has no charms for me;
Once I admir'd its trifle too,
But grace has set me free.
2 Its pleasures now no longer please,
No more content afford;
Far from my heart be joys like these,
Now I have seen the Lord.
3 As by the light of opening day,
The stars are all conceal'd;
So earthly pleasures fade away,
When Jesus is reveal'd.
4 Creatures no more divide my choice,
I bid them all depart;
His name, and love, and gracious voice,
Have fix'd my roving heart.
5 Now, Lord, I would be thine alone,
And wholly live to thee;
But may I hope that thou wilt own
A worthless worm like me?
6 Yes, though of sinners I'm the worst,
I cannot doubt thy will;
For if thou hadst not lov'd me first,
I had refus'd thee still. Topics: Creation Old and new; Regeneration Languages: English
Old things are passed away