Well for him who all things losing

Verse 1

Well for him who all things losing, Even himself doth count as naught, Still the one thing needful choosing, That with all true bliss is fraught!

Verse 2

Well for him who all forsaking, Walketh not in shadows vain, But the path of peace is taking Through this vale of tears and pain!

Verse 3

O that we our hearts might sever From earth's tempting vanities, Fixing them on Him for ever, In whom all our fulness lies!

Verse 4

O that ne'er our eyes might wander From our God: so might we cease Ever o'er our sins to ponder, And our conscience be at peace!

Verse 5

Thou Abyss of love and goodness, Draw us by Thy Cross to Thee, That our senses, soul and spirit, Ever one with Christ may be!