1100    C.M.     John Newton
“Set your affection on things above.” Col. 3. 2

1 Let worldly minds the world pursue,
  It has no charms for me;
  Once I admired its trifles too,
  But grace has set me free.

2 Its pleasures now no longer please,
  No more content afford;
  Far from my heart be joys like these,
  Now I have seen the Lord.

3 As by the light of opening day
  The stars are all concealed;
  So earthly pleasures fade away,
  When Jesus is revealed.

4 Creatures no more divide my choice;
  I bid them all depart;
  His name, and love, and gracious voice,
  Have fixed my roving heart.

5 Now, Lord, I would be thine alone,
  And wholly live to thee;
  But may I hope that thou wilt own
  A worthless worm like me?

6 Yes; though of sinners I’m the worst,
  I cannot doubt thy will;
  For if thou hadst not loved me first,
  I thee had hated still.