In light of recent events on Wall St., it’s good to be reminded that our real treasure is not on this earth. Here is my little brother William singing an old hymn from the 17th century, “What Is the World To Me.” Think about the lyrics and ask yourself if it is true of you.
What Is the World to Me
By: Georg M. Pfefferkorn
What is the world to me
With all its vaunted pleasure
When you, and you alone,
Lord Jesus, are my treasure!
You only, dearest Lord,
My soul’s delight shall be;
You are my peace, my rest
What is the world to me!
The world seeks to be praised
And honored by the mighty
Yet never once reflects
That they are frail and flighty.
But what I truly prize
Above all things is he,
My Jesus, he alone.
What is the world to me!
The world seek after wealth
And all that mammon offers
Yet never is content
Though gold should fill its coffers.
I have a higher good,
Content with it I’ll be:
My Jesus is my wealth.
What is the world to me!
What is the world to me!
My Jesus is my treasure,
My life, my health, my wealth,
My friend, my love, my pleasure,
My joy, my crown, my all,
My bliss eternally.
Once more, then, I declare:
What is the world to me!
Notes:
Hymn # 418 from Lutheran Worship
Author: Ahasverus Fritsch
Tune: Was Frag Ich Nach Der Welt
1st Published in: 1671
14 Comments
October 10, 2008 at 8:42 pm
[...] markets collapsed. Aren’t you glad that having our treasure in heaven is more than a cliche? Here is William Schlueter singing an old hymn written in the 17th Century. Many economic crashes and panics have occurred [...]
October 11, 2008 at 3:38 pm
This was a joy to listen to, and makes me think and ask myself ‘is this where I am at’?
Thanks!
October 12, 2008 at 1:08 am
Thank you for posting – so refreshing to clear such meaningful words.
October 12, 2008 at 2:07 am
This was absolutely wonderful! Thank you!
October 12, 2008 at 2:16 am
Well done young William!!
October 12, 2008 at 3:26 am
Ingrid,
that was beautiful…I recorded it so I can listen to it over and over on my Ipod..
thanks very much,
bob
October 12, 2008 at 4:46 am
Ingrid,
I agree wholeheartly with rpavich. Well done Will!! How sweet is the innocence of children.
October 12, 2008 at 9:45 pm
What a blessing! I think this would be a good addition to anyone’s playlist during the holiday shopping season:)
October 12, 2008 at 11:51 pm
I would love to learn this hymn and teach it to my children! How thought- provoking, especially at this time, between Wall Street and Christmas! ‘Out of the mouths of babes God has ordained strength and praise…’
October 13, 2008 at 12:11 am
Jesus is our all in all no matter what the storms that rage
October 14, 2008 at 12:39 am
Well done young man! And the name of Jesus mentioned FOUR TIMES no less. I’ve been to places where at least four praise and worship songs are sung and the Lord Jesus’ name not mentioned ONCE.
October 14, 2008 at 12:39 am
More edifying and spiritual then anything you’ll here on “so-called” Christian radio.Thank you William for giving God the glory.
October 15, 2008 at 6:50 pm
Over 300 years old and still so relevant. Our Lord’s promises are as true today as they were then. Praise the Lord!
December 27, 2008 at 3:42 am
Hi, I came to your blog from Truth Matters. Enjoyed and agreed with your thoughts on music. Just wanted to comment on this post…I came across this song just a short while ago and love the lyrics! Your brother did a great job! God bless.