What a beautifulthought to my soul;

It was love andfor me, what a sight Calvary,

It was there thatHe ransomed my soul.

                   CHORUS

     Dearer than gold, dearer than gold,

     Yes, the Saviour is dearer than gold,

     Dearer than gold, dearer than gold,

     But this story shall never grow old.

2.    When Thou cameseeking me that as mortal to be,

Perfect love hathnow cast out all fear.

3.    Thy compassion Isee, reaching wide as the sea,

For Thy promiseis steadfast and sure.

4.    And the sages ofold, they shall sing of this lore,

All the glory toJudah’s great Lion.

5.    Let the sinnernow know, Christ hath crushed the great foe,

Cruel Satan, thysting is no more,

Hoist the bannerto show that through faith we shall go,

And that boldly,through Jesus our Door.