Hymnal: The Christian Hymnal Revised
Date: 1882
Compiler: A I Hobbs et al
Publisher/Printer: Christian Publishing Co
First Line: You glitt'ring toys of earth adieu
Topic: Christ/Riches of
Writer: Anne Steele
Composer: H Zeuner
Meter: CM
Tune: Oaksville
Hymn Number: 331
Page Number: 118, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsYOU glitt'ring toys of earth, adieu!
A nobler choice be mine;
A real prize attracts my view--
A treasure all divine.
Away, unworthy of my cares,
You specious baits of sense;
Inestimable worth appears,
The pearl of price immense!
Jesus, to multitudes unknown--
O name divinely sweet!
Jesus, in Thee, in Thee alone,
Wealth, honor, pleasure, meet.
Should earth's vain treasures all depart,
Of this dear gift possess'd,
I'd clasp it to my joyful heart,
And be forever blest.
Blest Sov'reign of my soul's desires,
Thy love is bliss divine!
Accept the praise that love inspires,
Since I can call Thee mine!