Author: Salomo Liscovius, 1640-1689; Frederick William Foster, 1760-1835 Hymnal: Hymnal and Liturgies of the Moravian Church #384 (1969) Lyrics: 1 Jesus, my highest treasure,
In Thy communion blest
I find unfailing pleasure,
True happiness and rest;
Myself a willing offering
I give to Thee alone,
Because by death and suffering
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 for ever 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 heaven 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. Topics: The Life in Christ Communion with Christ Languages: English Tune Title: MUNICH
Jesus, My Highest Treasure