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Better Than Gold

Author: C. B. Widmeyer Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: All the treasures of time will decay Refrain First Line: There's a treasure

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[All the treasures of time will decay]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: C. B. Widmeyer Used With Text: Better Than Gold

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Better Than Gold

Author: C. B. W. Hymnal: Light and Life Songs No. 2 #38 (1914) First Line: All the treasures of time will decay Refrain First Line: There's a treasure that's better than gold Lyrics: 1 All the treasures of time will decay, And the millions of earth pass away; But the gift from above, heaven’s infinite love, Shall be mine thro’ eternity’s day. Chorus: There’s a treasure that’s better than gold, And its value can neve be told; It is mine thro’ God’s grace, as I run in life’s race, This treasure more precious than gold. 2 There’s no wealth with God’s love can compare, He has riches this earth cannot hold; But the great gift to men, is redemption from sin; Oh! my brother, ‘tis better than gold. [Chorus] 3 Seek no longer the treasures of earth, Leave the things that are fast growing old; Christ has gifts ever new, if to Him you’ll be true; They are better, yes, better than gold. [Chorus] 4 Jesus offers salvation to all Who will now on His name humbly call; Brother, seek Him today, and no longer delay; At His feet now in penitence fall. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [All the treasures of time will decay]
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Better Than Gold

Author: C. B. W. Hymnal: Light and Life Songs No. 4 #38 (1928) First Line: All the treasures of time will decay Refrain First Line: There's a treasure that's better than gold Languages: English Tune Title: [All the treasures of time will decay]

There's a treasure

Author: C. B. Widmeyer Hymnal: Songs of the Pentecostal Flame #d5 (1914) First Line: All the treasures of time will decay Languages: English

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Charles B. Widmeyer

1884 - 1974 Person Name: C. B. Widmeyer Author of "Better Than Gold" Widmeyer, Charles B. (Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, 1884--California, December 14, 1974). Studied vocal music from age 12 under J.M. Cowgill; at age 15 began teaching classes of his own. First song was written at age 15. The first one published, "Upon the Cross," was written at age 20. Bachelor of Music degree from Bethany-Peniel, Bethany, Oklahoma. Wrote more than 350 songs; edited or contributed to many songbooks. "Come and Dine" was written following the reading of John 21:12 and his meditation on the similarity between the tired, hungry disciples and people of his day both spiritually and physically hungry; translated into Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic, and Serbian. --E. Roger Taylor, DNAH Archives