Seven "precious" things, in truth there are,
Which fill my heart with joy,
Transport my soul with endless peace
That nothing can destroy.
Which first in order shall I place?
But God's most holy Word,
Which "precious" was in Samuel's day
To all, in faith, who heard.
Yes, ere within the temple old
The lamp of God went out,
The youthful seer a listener was,
God's Word he could not doubt.
That Word doth to my soul reveal
The love of Him who died,
The virtues of that "precious" blood
Which pour'd from His dear side.
'Tis at His cross my soul doth learn
How Christ is "precious" too;
So Peter proved, and millions more
Who find God's Word is true.
The gospel of the grace of God
Proclaims this blessed news;
And "precious" faith lays hold of Christ,
Who none will e'er refuse.
God's promises are "precious," too,
As we in faith receive;
And Jesus is more "precious" still
To sinners who believe.
Faith draws to Christ, God's "precious" stone,
On whom His church is built;
And "precious" are we in His sight,
For whom His blood was spilled.
Then let us dwell in unity,
Yet true to Christ remain;
Like "precious" ointment will it prove,
if we God's truth maintain.
S. T.