Thirty Pieces of Silver

Brian Visagie · Post by **Brian Visagie** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 1:39 pm

Hello,
I am looking for the lyrics and music for the Hymn 'Thirty Pieces of Silver' I do not know the Author, but the First Line is: 'There's no satisfaction in riches or in fame. If our Savior is denied.

Any help will be appreciated.
God Bless,
Brian Visagie

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 10:40 pm

THIRTY PIECES OF SILVER

CAPO: 2nd FRET/KEY: A/PLAY: G
[G] Here's a [G7] sad, but true [C] story - from the Bible it [G] came
Was a chosen dis-[D] ciple - tho' I mention no [G] name
He plan-[G7] ed with the [C] counsel - a pact reached that [G] day
Thirty Pieces Of [D] Silver - was the price they would [G] pay.

CHORUS
[G] Thirty [G7] Pieces Of [C] Silver - thirty shekels of [G] shame
Was the price paid for [D] Jesus - on the cross He was [G] slain
Betray-[G7] ed and for-[C] saken - unloved and un-[G] claimed
In anger they [D] pierced Him - but He died not in [G] vain.

While there on the hilllside - the multitudes came
And found our dear Saviour - then they took Him away
They smote Him and mocked Him - for the crown 'round His head
And His rainment of purple - showed the blood stains of red.

CHORUS

Far off in the mountains - with face toward the sun
Judas begged mercy - for what he had done
He gave back the silver - for his heart filled with strife
And there in the mountains - he took his own life.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Apr 17, 2011 1:38 am

That isn't the same song. I too have been looking for the 0 pieces of silver was the price they paid. 30 pieces of silver, the price of a slave :: and cannot find it.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 1:24 am

Brian:
I think this is the song you are looking for.

There's no satisfaction in riches or in fame
If our Saviour is denied
Every castle tumbles and life's a broken dream
Without Jesus by our side.

CHORUS:
Thirty pieces of silver, was the price they gave
Thirty pieces of silver, just the price of a slave
And my heart I have given, to this Christ betrayed
And I know just how much he loved me
By the price he paid.

From his ivory palace, he came to such as I
But I scorned his love for me
Sold him for the silver of things that I regret
Sorrow, pain and agony.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Oct 09, 2011 12:35 pm

I have been look for this also does anyone know where on can get the music. Bishop Andrew

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Feb 11, 2012 4:00 am

Thanks. This is the song.
I have looked for his song for so long and finally found it

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 2:45 pm

Guys thanks so much for the lyrics,may God richly bless you.please can you tell me who sings this song.I heard this song in the 70s when I gave my heart to the Lord Jesus Christ.It brougth tears to my eyes then and just reading the lyrics still makes me cry.I really would love to get myself a copy of this beautiful song ( Thirty pieces of silver ) Thanks once again. My contact details are as follows.---- [email protected] ---- cell no.0836805953-----

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Mar 30, 2012 9:00 pm

I think it is in one of the Favorites books but I don't know which one.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Apr 28, 2013 9:26 pm

This song is written in my mothers Bible but at some places very difficult to read. But I have made a transcription and will be happy to share it. Alida at [email protected]

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 1:05 am

I searched on the first line and found the author is Ira Stanphill, published in 1954.