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More Than Gold
In the stillness of the evening,
when the noise begins to fade,
I remember every promise
and the mercy You have made.
Lord, You are my portion,
the one my heart runs toward.
When the world is loud around me,
it’s Your whisper I adore.
Let Your kindness wrap around me,
let Your mercy draw me near.
Your commands are full of wisdom,
every line is life to me.
Let Your tender love surround me,
let Your healing set me free.
Lord, everything You gift is worth far, far more than gold,
Your mercy is my comfort and Your truth is what I hold.
Your word brings light to darkness and care for the weak,
Revive my heart with wisdom, Lord — it’s You alone I seek.
Your words are more than treasure,
worth more than all the world could give.
Every path You lay before me
shows me how You call me to live.
What You speak is always wonderful,
so my heart holds every word.
Your commands are full of wisdom,
every line is life to me.
Let Your tender love surround me,
let Your healing set me free.
Lord, everything You gift is worth far, far more than gold,
Your mercy is my comfort and Your truth is what I hold.
Your word brings light to darkness and care for the weak,
Revive my heart with wisdom, Lord — it’s You alone I seek.
The entrance of Your word brings light,
it breaks the shadows in my mind.
Understanding for the weary,
hope for hearts that feel confined.
Lord, everything You gift is worth far, far more than gold,
Your mercy is my comfort and Your truth is what I hold.
Your word brings light to darkness and care for the weak,
Revive my heart with wisdom, Lord — it’s You alone I seek.
Lead me deeper in Your teaching,
guide my steps in every way.
All Your gifts are worth more treasure
than the world could ever pay.
ABOUT THIS SONG
Written and produced by Tasmanian songwriter Jason Bresnehan, More Than Gold is a musical arrangement in the pop-folk genre featuring alternating male and female vocals. The song celebrates the enduring value of God's wisdom, mercy and truth, presenting them as treasures that far exceed anything the world can offer. Through its conversational vocal arrangement and uplifting melody, the song expresses a believer's desire to walk closely with God and be shaped by His Word.
The lyrics are inspired by Psalm 19, particularly the passage declaring that God's commandments and decrees are "more precious than gold." Throughout the song, Scripture is presented not as a set of rules but as a source of life, wisdom, healing and guidance. References to light breaking through darkness, understanding for the weary and the incomparable worth of God's gifts all reflect the Psalm's central message that God's truth is both beautiful and transformative. The song ultimately expresses the conviction that God's Word provides greater security, purpose and fulfilment than any earthly possession or achievement.
The artwork depicts a group of travellers joyfully walking along a mountain path while a solitary figure labours beside a pile of gold bars. The contrast between the two scenes reflects the song's central message. The travellers represent people who have discovered purpose, companionship and direction through God's wisdom, while the gold symbolises material wealth pursued for its own sake. Set against a landscape bathed in golden light, the image reinforces the belief that a life guided by God's truth is ultimately worth far more than earthly riches.
This song forms part of the Worship I Collection by Seventh Ribbon Music.
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