G. M. Taylor

P.M.

SEEK ye first, not earthly pleasure,

Fading joy and failing treasure,

But the love that knows no measure

Seek ye first.

2

Seek ye first, not earth’s aspirings,

Ceaseless longings, vain desirings,

But your precious soul’s requirings

Seek ye first.

3

Seek ye first God’s peace and blessing;

Ye have all if this possessing:

Come, your need and sin confessing,

Seek Him first.

4

Seek Him first, then when forgiven,

Pardoned, made an heir of heaven,

Let your life to Him be given:

Seek this first.

5

Seek this first―Be pure and holy;

Like the Master, meek and lowly;

Yielded to His service wholly:

Seek this first.

6

Seek the coming of His kingdom;

Seek the souls around, to win them,

Seek to Jesus Christ to bring them:

Seek this first.

7

Seek this first, His promise trying,

It is sure―all need supplying―

Heavenly things, on Him relying,

Seek ye first.