Old Things Are Passed Away

I

Let worldly minds the world pursue
It has no charms for me;
Once I admired its trifles too,
But grace has set me free.

II

Its pleasures now no longer please,
No more content afford;
Far from my heart be joys like these,
Now I have seen the Lord.

III

As by the light of op’ning day
The stars are all conceal’d;
So earthly pleasures fade away
When Jesus is reveal’d.

IV

Creatures no more divide my choice,
I bid them all depart;
His name and love and gracious voice
Have fix’d my roving heart.

V

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?

VI

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.