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Unsearchable Riches

Fanny J. Crosby (1882) • English

Primary Scripture: John 1:16

Verse 1

Oh, the unsearchable riches of Christ! Wealth that can never be told; Riches exhaustless or mercy and grace, Precious, more precious than gold!

Chorus

Precious, more precious, Wealth that can never be told! Oh, the unsearchable riches of Christ! Precious, more precious than gold!

Verse 2

Oh, the unsearchable riches of Christ, Who shall their greatness declare? Jewels whose luster our lives may adorn, Pearls that the poorest may wear!

Chorus

Precious, more precious, Wealth that can never be told! Oh, the unsearchable riches of Christ! Precious, more precious than gold!

Verse 3

Oh, the unsearchable riches of Christ! Freely, how freely they flow, Making the souls of the faithful and true Happy wherever they go!

Chorus

Precious, more precious, Wealth that can never be told! Oh, the unsearchable riches of Christ! Precious, more precious than gold!

Verse 4

Oh, the unsearchable riches of Christ! Who would not gladly endure Trials, afflictions, and crosses on earth, Riches like these to secure!

Chorus

Precious, more precious, Wealth that can never be told! Oh, the unsearchable riches of Christ! Precious, more precious than gold!

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • john 1:16

Reference 2

  • ephesians 3:8