Scripture Verse

The kingdom of Heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it. Matthew 13:45–46

Introduction

Words: Pos­si­bly by John Ma­son, Spi­ri­tu­al Songs 1683. Some sourc­es give the au­thor as John New­ton (1725–1807).

Music: Car­ton Tho­mas A. Gea­ry (1775–1801) (🔊 pdf nwc).

Alternate Tunes:

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Lyrics

I’ve found the pearl of great­est price,
My heart doth sing for joy;
And sing I must, for Christ is mine;
Christ shall my song em­ploy.

Christ is my pro­phet, priest and king;
A pro­phet full of light,
My great high priest be­fore the throne,
My king of heav’n­ly might.

For He in­deed is Lord of lords,
And He the King of kings;
He is the sun of right­eous­ness,
With heal­ing in His wings.

Christ is my peace; He died for me,
For me He gave His blood;
And as my won­drous sacrifice,
Offered Him­self to God.

Christ Je­sus is my all in all,
My com­fort and my love,
My life be­low, and He shall be
My joy and crown above.