p. 1 | EARTHLY TREASURES

Publishing Committee · Rochester, N. Y. · Mar 20, 1855

EARTHLY TREASURES.

Oh why do we love this world so well, Where temptation and sin and sorrow dwell? Why wish for a home where the shadows lie, Like the darkening clouds on a wintry sky?

We seek and strive and toil in vain, For the treasured wealth of unhallowed gain; And forfeit a crown of undying worth, For the false and decaying things of earth.

Oh what are earth's fairest, fading toys, To the brightening bloom of immortal joys? Or the richest boon this world can give, To the priceless gift of a Saviour's love?

Then, brother, away from the false delight Of pleasures that charm but to bring a blight! Oh turn from the flattering smiles here given, To the noble unending joys of heaven!

Let us lay up our treasures where moth and rust Can never corrupt or betray our trust, And the thief comes not with a stealthy tread, To bear our gems from the hand of God.