I SEEK the kingdom first, The gracious joy and peace; Thou know'st I hunger,...

I SEEK the kingdom first, The gracious joy and peace; Thou know'st I hunger, Lord, and thirst After thy righteousness; My chief and sole desire Thine image to regain, And then to join the heavenly choir, And with thine ancients reign.

My God will add the rest, Will outward good provide; But with thy kingdom in my breast I nothing want beside; Glory begun in grace Delightfully I prove, And earth and heaven at once possess In thy sufficient love.