Jesus, my highest treasure (Josiah J. Horton)

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• (Posted 2026-01-17)  CPDL #88085:       

Editor: Josiah J. Horton (submitted 2026-01-17).   Score information: Letter, 1 page, 28 kB   Copyright: Personal

Edition notes: The hymn "Jesus, My Highest Treasure" by Salomon Liscovius set to an arrangement of a English folk song by Josiah J. Horton.

General Information

Title: Jesus, My Highest Treasure
Composer: Josiah J. Horton
Lyricist: Salomon Liscovius, 1672; alt Frederick William Foster, 1789^{create page}
Number of voices: 4vv   Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Hymn

Language: English
Instruments: Unknown

First published: 2026
Description: The hymn "Jesus, My Highest Treasure" by Salomon Liscovius set to an arrangement of a English folk song by Josiah J. Horton.

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• Text at Hynary.org.

Original text and translations

English text

Jesus, my highest treasure,
In Thy communion blest
I find unfailing pleasure,
True happiness and rest;
My self a willing off‘ring
I give to Thee alone,
Because by death and suff‘ring
Thou didst for me atone.

O Joy, all joys excelling,
The Bread of Life Thou art,
Thou cam’st to make Thy dwelling
In my unworthy heart.
My spirit’s hungry craving
Thou canst forever still;
From deepest anguish saving,
With bliss my cup canst fill.

O let my eyes be lightened
By sight of Thy dear face;
My life below be brightened
By tasting of Thy grace;
Without Thee, mighty Savior,
To live is nought but pain;
To have Thy love and favor
Is happiness and gain.

Earth’s glory to inherit
Is not what I desire;
To heav’n aspires my spirit,
Glowing with nobler fire.
Where Christ Himself appeareth
In brightest majesty,
For me a place prepareth
There, there I long to be.