Sunday, April 03, 2011

Truest Treasures

"I have rejoiced in the way of Thy testimonies as much as in all riches" (Psalm 119:14). "Happy is the man that findeth wisdom and the man that getteth understanding. For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her" (Proverbs 3:13-15).

Not all of the riches now treasured in earth
Or all of the things that may yet be desired,
Could ever begin to compare with the worth
That's found in the wisdom that God has inspired.

How great is the wealth that we have in God's Word!
How vast is the storehouse of blessings therein!
With all we perceive, yet the half is not heard,
As now we see darkly, still hindered by sin.

O Lord, we are debtors who never could pay
For riches transcending our grandest of dreams!
As temporal treasures on earth pass away,
True wealth is in Christ and the souls He redeems!

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