LET worldly minds this world pursue, It has no charms for me; I once 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 opening day The stars are all concealed; So earthly pleasures fade away, When Jesus is revealed.
Such things no more divide my choice, I bid them all depart; His name, and love, and gracious voice, Have gripped my roving heart.
Now, Lord, I would be Thine alone, And wholly live to Thee; O grace! that Thou dost love and 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 would refuse Thee still.
John ewton, 1725-1807