Adieu Ye Fading Things of Time

Adieu ye fading things of time,
Adieu all earthly pleasures,
I prize the gospel far above
the world’s elusive treasures.

O Lord thou art my only strength
in trial and temptation,
Thou hast redeemed my soul from death
and crowned me with salvation.

All earthly glory now I see
like vanity appear,
since thou, O God, hath taught me how
thy holy name to fear.

Adieu ye fading things of time,
Adieu all earthly pleasures,
I prize the gospel far above
the world’s elusive treasures.

In this I find true happiness,
true peace and consolation,
and here my soul can be at rest
though in deep tribulation.

I pray the Lord protect my soul
here in the new creation,
that I may dwell when done with time
within thy blessed mansion.