Pearl of Great Price

Pearl of Great Price
By Jenny Komenda

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls:
Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it.
Matthew 13:45-46

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“All the children of men are busy; one would be rich, another would be honorable, another would be learned; but most are deceived, and take up with counterfeits for pearls. Jesus Christ is a Pearl of great price; in having him, we have enough to make us happy here and forever.”
– Matthew Henry

“Man is a spiritual merchant, who trades in foreign parts, and in things of worth and value; and seeks after a variety of things, which at first sight seem ‘goodly’… but at length finds Christ, the pearl of great price: who is of an unspeakable brightness and glory, of intrinsic worth and value; who is enriching to those that possess him, and precious to them that believe; and of such a price, that no valuable consideration can be given for him: wherefore such a soul is willing to part with all for him; with sinful self, and righteous self; and with the honors, riches, and profits of this world; and buy him, his grace and righteousness, without money, and without price.”
– Dr. John Gill

O that Pearl of great price! have you found it?
Is the Savior supreme in your love?
O consider it well, ere you answer,
As you hope for a welcome above.
Have you given up all for this Treasure?
Have you counted past gains as but loss?
Has your trust in yourself and your merits
Come to naught before Christ and His cross?
Den Kostliga Pärlan (O That Pearl of Great Price!), 19th century Swedish hymn