G. M. Taylor
SEEK ye first, not earthly pleasure,
Fading joy and failing treasure,
But the love that knows no measure
Seek ye first.
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Seek ye first, not earth’s aspirings,
Ceaseless longings, vain desirings,
But your precious soul’s requirings
Seek ye first.
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Seek ye first God’s peace and blessing;
Ye have all if this possessing:
Come, your need and sin confessing,
Seek Him first.
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Seek Him first, then when forgiven,
Pardoned, made an heir of heaven,
Let your life to Him be given:
Seek this first.
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Seek this first―Be pure and holy;
Like the Master, meek and lowly;
Yielded to His service wholly:
Seek this first.
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Seek the coming of His kingdom;
Seek the souls around, to win them,
Seek to Jesus Christ to bring them:
Seek this first.
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Seek this first, His promise trying,
It is sure―all need supplying―
Heavenly things, on Him relying,
Seek ye first.