He is My Portion Forever
Fanny Crosby • English
Primary Scripture: Psalm 73:26
Verse 1
All, all to Jesus, I consecrate anew, He is my portion forever; Only His glory, henchforth [sic] will I pursue, He is my portion forever.
Chorus
Take, take the world with all its gilded toys, Take, take the world I covet not its joys. Mine is a wealth no moth nor rust destroys; Jesus my portion forever.
Verse 2
All, all to Jesus, my trusting heart can say, He is my portion forever; Led by His mercy I'm walking ev'ry day, He is my portion forever.
Chorus
Take, take the world with all its gilded toys, Take, take the world I covet not its joys. Mine is a wealth no moth nor rust destroys; Jesus my portion forever.
Verse 3
Though He may try me this blessed truth I know, He is my portion forever; He will not leave me, His promise tells me so, He is my portion forever.
Chorus
Take, take the world with all its gilded toys, Take, take the world I covet not its joys. Mine is a wealth no moth nor rust destroys; Jesus my portion forever.
Verse 4
All, all to Jesus, I cheerfully resign, He is my portion forever; I have the witness that He, my Lord, is mine, He is my portion forever.
Chorus
Take, take the world with all its gilded toys, Take, take the world I covet not its joys. Mine is a wealth no moth nor rust destroys; Jesus my portion forever.
Scripture References
Reference 1
- psalms 73:26