One thing first and only knowing,
Elsewhere not a thought bestowing,
Now I quit the paths I trod;
Stranger to the world’s vain pleasure,
Here I’ve no abiding treasure,
Hid my life with Christ in God.
Thou’rt the portion I’ll inherit;
Oh! let heart, and soul, and spirit
To thy service, Lord, be bow’d!
Thine henceforth, O blessed Saviour,