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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
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