New Songs
Sing to tune of Hymn #542
1. God's intention is to have Christ
Be all treasures unto us.
In Him hidden, all the treasures,
Untold riches, known by us.
O the treasures, O the treasures,
God has freely given us.
Let us treasure all the treasures,
He'll find pleasure rich in us.
2. God's the One who shined within us;
We're illuminated thus.
When we are to death delivered,
Jesus' life is manifest.
O the shining, O the shining,
In me light shines through to you.
When we treasure all His shining,
Death in us, but life in you.
3. Every day we all come to Him,
Unseen veils He takes away.
In our spirits, life imparting,
Transforms us in every way.
O the Treasure now we treasure,
In our spirit now is He.
As we see His face in glory
He transforms us inwardly.
4. Let us struggle for all dear saints,
That their hearts be comforted.
Being knit in love together,
With Him, we are united.
O the riches, O the riches,
Unto this treasure untold:
Full assurance, understanding,
Christ, the mystery of God.
5. When we treasure such a treasure,
Then His treasure we will be.
He's our God, we are His people,
Mutual treasure, now are we.
O the treasure, O the treasure,
Life's secretion works in me.
Making us a pearl so precious,
His one treasure we would be.
--M.L.