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Jesu, priceless treasure
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Jesu, priceless treasure by John Varley Roberts — Lyrics
Jesu, priceless treasure,
Source of purest pleasure,
Truest friend to me.
Ah, how long I've panted,
And my heart hath fainted,
Thirsting, Lord, for Thee.
Thine I am. O spotless Lamb,
I will suffer nought to hide Thee,
Nought I ask beside Thee.
In Thine arm I rest me,
Foes who would molest me
Cannot reach me here.
Though the earth be shaking,
Every heart be quaking,
Jesus calms my fear.
Fires may flash and thunders crash,
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About Jesu, priceless treasure
This SATB anthem opens with a flowing, imitative texture. The music then shifts to a more homophonic and declamatory style, powerfully expressing the text's message of steadfast faith and divine protection. The composer masterfully uses the four voices to build moments of intense spiritual conviction. The lyrics, in English, speak of an unshakeable trust in Jesus, even in the face of earthly turmoil and spiritual opposition. The anthem draws on scriptural themes of redemption and justification, culminating in a profound affirmation of peace found in Christ. It is a deeply spiritual work for SATB choir.
