MINE

"Had I an angel's raiment   fair

With heavenly gems unpriced,

That glorious garb I would not wear,

My robe is Christ."

Had I a worldly sovereign's food

All delicately spiced

I would not find its substance good,

My food is Christ.

Were a king's honours offered me

I would not be enticed;

Since He has died to set me free

My glory's Christ.

Had I the world and all its store

I would not be sufficed;

My empty heart would long for more,

My wealth is Christ.

Had I a monarch's lofty throne

With deckings rich and fine

That paltry place I would disown  

Christ's place is mine.

The first verse is from Gerhard Tersteegen