1. This world is all a fleeting show, For man’s probation given; The smiles of joy, the tears of wo, Deceitful shine, deceitful flow; There’s nothing true as heaven.2. Poor wanderers of a stormy day, From wave to wave we’er driven; And fancy’s flash, and reason’s ray Serve but to light us on the way; There’s nothing bright as heaven.3. And where’s the hand held out to cheer The heart with anguish riven? For sorrow’s sigh, and trouble’s tear, Have never found a refuge here; There’s nothing kind as heaven.4. In vain do mortals sigh for bliss, Without their sins forgiven: True pleasure, everlasting peace, Are only found in God’s free grace; There’s nothing good as heaven.5. From those who walk in wisdom’s way, Corroding fears are driven; They’re wash’d in Christ’s atoning blood, Enjoy communion with their God, And find their way to heaven.