1.

Precious is my lot on earth; how my heart does sing!
Great is my inheritance; glory it will bring.
:/: For the mighty Lord of Hosts is my portion blest.
Walking in His presence gives happiness and rest. :/:

2.

In His pleasure to abide is my great delight.
All is dross compared to this treasure, pure and bright.
:/: What I saw as gain before, now as loss I see;
For the knowledge of my Lord is so great to me. :/:

3.

All that flesh can glory in has for me no worth.
God alone shall be extolled, not the dust of earth.
:/: In His strength I, too, am strong, tread down places high
Which within my flesh arise; Satan flees thereby. :/:

4.

Now the veil of flesh is rent; thus my inner sight
Sees God’s blessed holiness; great is God in might!
:/: He who is eternal life, now I learn to know.
Through His word, “Abide in Me,” purity doth grow. :/:

Written by Lorentz Risnes (published in 1929)Composed by Wilhelm Theodor Söderbergreshaped melodyText © Stiftelsen Skjulte Skatters ForlagNorway ⋅ F