Why labor for treasures that rust and decay,
That sparkle a moment, then vanish away?
Go rather to Je­sus, with earnest desire,
And buy of Him gold that is tried in the fire;
Salvation’s a treasure of value untold;
Be wise to obtain it, for this is pure gold.

Each promise contained in the Book He has giv’n,
Directing the soul in its pathway to Heav’n,
Is priceless, eter­nal, unbounded and free,
More precious than diamonds, or gems of the sea;
God’s word is a treasure of value untold;
O fail not to gain it, for this is pure gold.

The gift of the Spi­rit, that all may receive—
The rapture of pardon to all who believe—
An answer to prayer when the heart is oppressed—
The hope of a crown, and a mansion of rest—
All these are bright treasures of value untold;
Make haste to secure them, for they are pure gold.