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Jesus, priceless Treasure

Author: Johann Franck; Catherine Winkworth Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran hymnal #280 (1908) Lyrics: 1 Jesus, priceless Treasure, Source of purest pleasure, Truest friend to me. O how long I've panted, And my heart hath fainted, Thirsting, Lord, for Thee! Thine I am, Thou spotless Lamb, I will suffer nought to hide Thee, Nought I ask beside Thee. 2 In Thine arms I rest me; Foes who would molest me Cannot reach me here; Though the earth be shaking, Every heart be quaking, Jesus calms my fear; Sin and hell, in conflict fell, With their bitter storms assail me, Jesus will not fail me. 3 Satan, lo! I brave thee, Hell, thou shalt not have me, Fear I cast away! Tread, O world, thy mazes, I shall sing my praises Safe, serene alway. Jesus' arm keeps me from harm; Earth and hell o'ercome must hide them, Howsoe'er they pride them. 4 Wealth, I will not heed thee, For I do not need thee, Jesus is my choice; Honors, ye may glisten, But I will not listen To your tempting voice; Pain or loss, nor shame nor cross, E'er to leave my Lord shall move me, Since He deigns to love me. 5 Farewell, thou who choosest Earth, and heaven refusest, Thou wilt tempt in vain; Farewell, sins, nor blind me, Get ye all behind me, Come not forth again: Past your hour, O pride and power; Worldly life, thy bonds I sever, Farewell now forever! 6 Hence, all fears and sadness, For the Lord of gladness, Jesus, enters in: They who love the Father, Though the storms may gather, Still have peace within; Yea, whate'er I here must bear, Still in Thee lies purest pleasure, Jesus, priceless treasure! Topics: The Catechism The Redeemer; Third Sunday in Lent Languages: English Tune Title: FREYBERG (Jesu, meine Freude)