John Newton 8,6,8,6 Old things are passed away. Let worldly minds the world pursue, It has no charms for me; Once I admired its trifles too, But grace has set me free. Its pleasures now no longer please, No more content afford; Far from my heart be joys like these; Now I have seen the LORD. As by the light of op'ning day The stars are all concealed; So earthly pleasures fade away, When JESUS is revealed. Creatures no more divide my choice, I bid them all depart; His name, and love, and gracious voice, Have fixed my roving heart. Now, Lord, I would be thine alone, And wholly live to thee; But may I hope that thou wilt own A worthless worm, like me? Yes! though of sinners I'm the worst, I cannot doubt thy will; For if thou hadst not loved me first I had refused thee still. Jer 31:3 |