Scripture Verse

The blood of Jesus Christ…cleanseth us from all sin. 1 John 1:7

Introduction

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Ralph E. Hudson (1843–1901)

Words: Fran­ces R. Ha­ver­gal, 1878.

Music: Co­lón Ralph E. Hud­son, Glad Tid­ings in Song 1893 (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Frances R. Havergal (1836–1879)

Lyrics

I know I love Thee better, Lord
Than any earthly joy,
For Thou hast given me the peace
Which nothing can destroy.

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The half has ne­ver yet been told,
Of love so full and free;
The half has ne­ver yet been told,
The blood—it cleanseth me.

I know that Thou art nearer still
Than any earthly throng.
And sweeter is the thought of Thee
Than any lovely song.

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Thou hast put gladness in my heart;
Then well may I be glad!
Without the secret of Thy love
I could not but be sad.

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O Sav­ior, precious Sav­ior mine!
What will Thy presence be
If such a life of joy can crown
Our walk on earth with Thee?

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