LET shallow things of earth depart, A better choice is mine; A nobler prize attracts my heart, A treasure all divine.
Jesus to multitudes unknown, O, name divinely sweet! Jesus, in Thee, in Thee alone, True wealth and pleasure meet.
Should all the nations at my call, To me their wealth consign, With joy I would renounce them all, For leave to call Thee mine.
Should earth’s vain treasures all depart, Of this dear gift possessed, I’d clasp it to my joyful heart, And be for ever blessed.
Dear Sovereign of my soul’s desires, Thy love is bliss divine; Accept the pledge that love inspires, And let me call Thee mine.
Anne Steele, 1717-78‡