We found "costly" used in 20 sacred songs, each carrying a unique message of faith.
costly
...Not vows, nor groans, nor broken cries,
Not the most costly sacrifice,
Not infant blood profusely spilt,...
Not vows, nor groans, nor broken cries,
Not the most costly sacrifice,
Not infant blood profusely spilt,
...Thy little ones are bringing;
No gold, or myrrh, or costly gems,
But they are softly singing:...
Thy little ones are bringing;
No gold, or myrrh, or costly gems,
But they are softly singing:
...For there the richest gems are found.
No costly vesture do I crave,
No princely jewels would I have,...
For there the richest gems are found.
No costly vesture do I crave,
No princely jewels would I have,
...As the wise men haste to meet,
And their costly presents give,
So we come the Christ to greet;...
As the wise men haste to meet,
And their costly presents give,
So we come the Christ to greet;
...Wise men, from the lands afar,
Brought to Him their costly gifts,
Guided by the star....
Wise men, from the lands afar,
Brought to Him their costly gifts,
Guided by the star.
...As the wise men haste to meet,
And their costly presents give,
So we come the Christ to greet;...
As the wise men haste to meet,
And their costly presents give,
So we come the Christ to greet;
...Nor kid, nor bullock slain;
Incense and spice of costly names,
Would all be burnt in vain....
Nor kid, nor bullock slain;
Incense and spice of costly names,
Would all be burnt in vain.
...Lo! she comes to dwell on earth!
Savior, not with costly treasure
Do we gather at Thy throne,...
Lo! she comes to dwell on earth!
Savior, not with costly treasure
Do we gather at Thy throne,
...And gems and gold and garlands deck
The costly pomp of sacrifice?
Vain, sinful man! creation’s Lord...
And gems and gold and garlands deck
The costly pomp of sacrifice?
Vain, sinful man! creation’s Lord
...No gift they could bring
Was too costly or rare
To lay at the feet...
No gift they could bring
Was too costly or rare
To lay at the feet
...And hope their way beguiled.
They bore Him costly gifts of gold,
And myrrh and spices sweet:...
And hope their way beguiled.
They bore Him costly gifts of gold,
And myrrh and spices sweet:
...Leading the wise men on from afar.
Gifts they are bringing, costly and fine;
Seeking the Christ Child, the Light divine....
Leading the wise men on from afar.
Gifts they are bringing, costly and fine;
Seeking the Christ Child, the Light divine.
...There’s a home for everyone;
Purchased with a price most costly,
’Twas the blood of God’s dear Son....
There’s a home for everyone;
Purchased with a price most costly,
’Twas the blood of God’s dear Son.
...Offer we in plenteous measure
Gold and gem and costly spice;
If our hearts attend our treasure...
Offer we in plenteous measure
Gold and gem and costly spice;
If our hearts attend our treasure
...To that Infant they brought,
Gifts costly and rare,
Full of meaning they were,...
To that Infant they brought,
Gifts costly and rare,
Full of meaning they were,
...There’s a home for everyone;
Purchased with a price most costly,
’Twas the blood of God’s dear Son....
There’s a home for everyone;
Purchased with a price most costly,
’Twas the blood of God’s dear Son.
...Wisdom divine! Who tells the price
Of wisdom’s costly merchandise;
Wisdom to silver we prefer,...
Wisdom divine! Who tells the price
Of wisdom’s costly merchandise;
Wisdom to silver we prefer,
...Came wise men from afar,
Bringing their costly gifts of gold,
For they had seen His star....
Came wise men from afar,
Bringing their costly gifts of gold,
For they had seen His star.
...From the East, thro’ Judah, down to Bethlehem.
Did you see the costly presents they had brought?
Did you see the stable they in wonder sought?...
From the East, thro’ Judah, down to Bethlehem.
Did you see the costly presents they had brought?
Did you see the stable they in wonder sought?
...Maker and Monarch and Savior of all!
Say, shall we yield Him, in costly devotion,
Odors of Edom and offerings divine?...
Maker and Monarch and Savior of all!
Say, shall we yield Him, in costly devotion,
Odors of Edom and offerings divine?
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