379. The One Thing Needful, That Good Part

1 The one thing needful, that good part
Which Mary chose with all her heart,
I would pursue with heart and mind,
And seek unwearied till I find.

2 Hidden in Christ the treasure lies,
That goodly pearl of so great price;
No other way but Christ there is
To endless happiness and bliss.

3 But O I’m blind and ignorant,
Thy Holy Spirit, Lord, I want
To guide me in the narrow road
That leads to happiness and God.

4 My mind enlighten with Thy light,
That I may understand aright
The glorious gospel-mystery,
Which shows the way to heaven and Thee.

5 O Jesus Christ, my Lord and God,
Who hast redeemed me with Thy blood,
By faith unite my heart to Thee,
That we may never parted be.

Text Information
First Line: The one thing needful, that good part
Title: The One Thing Needful, That Good Part
Author: Benjamin Ingham, 1712-1772 (1795)
Language: English
Publication Date: 1969
Topic: The Life in Christ: Communion with Christ
Tune Information
Name: HAMBURG
Composer: Lowell Mason, 1792-1872 (1824)
Meter: L.M.
Key: F Major


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(22, P)


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