Text:The whole world no compensation for the loss of one soul

CDI. The whole world no compensation for the loss of one soul

1 Lord, shall we part with gold for dross,
With solid good for show?
Out live our bliss, and mourn our loss
In everlasting woe?

2 Let us not lose the living God,
For one short dream of joy:
With fond embraces cling to a clod,
And fling all heaven away.

3 Vain world, thy weak attempts forbear,
We all thy charms defy;
And rate our precious souls to dear
For all thy wealth to buy.

Text Information
First Line: Lord, shall we part with gold for dross
Title: The whole world no compensation for the loss of one soul
Meter: C. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1792
Scripture:
Topic: The World; The worth of the Soul; Vanity of earthly things (1 more...)
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