It was written by American pastoral musician, composer and at-the-time Roman Catholic priest, Daniel (Dan) L Schutte (b 1947), and first published by New Dawn Music in 1985.
The song is sometimes called I Found a Treasure in a Field - but should not be confused with the Southern-gospel style song of that name written by Eddie Crooks.
The song is sometimes called I Found a Treasure in a Field - but should not be confused with the Southern-gospel style song of that name written by Eddie Crooks.
It is set to an unnamed tune, also by Schutte. This has a This has a 4/4 time signature. In the key of Eb, the first few notes of the melody are E_ G F E F G_ with accompanying chords Eb / Fm / Eb.
Downloads
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Examples
Singer with guitar-led band - perhaps the original recording - words onscreen
Singer with band, professional recording by Dan Schutte
Choir and congregation with guitars, live in a church-service
Singer with backing track, words on-screen
Choir / congregation with organ and guitar, live in a church service
Duet with piano, word on-screen
Choir with organ
Lyrics
The lyrics are copyright so cannot be reproduced here. But they are currently available on this website. A rough outline is:1 Lord, to whom can I go?
You alone speak the words of life.
You alone on the earth
or in heaven above
are my Saviour and my Lord.
Chorus
I found the treasure in a field,
that neither time nor death can steal.
I will sell what I have,
give all that I am,
to hold this treasure as my own.
2. Jesus, Lord of my life,
I can ask for nothing more
than to see and believe
that my life lies in you,
in the kingdom of my Lord.
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| Image adapted from The Hidden Treasure by John Everett Millais (1829–1896) - via Wikipedia |
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