Because He first loved us.
1 John 4:19
Words & Music: Anonymous, from Christian Harmony, or Songsters Companion, by Jeremiah Ingalls (Exeter, New Hampshire: Henry Ranlet, 1805) (🔊 pdf nwc). The lyrics are sometimes attributed to John A. Granade.
I love Thee, I love Thee,
I love Thee, my Lord;
I love Thee, my Savior,
I love Thee, my God;
I love Thee, I love Thee,
And that Thou dost know;
But how much I love Thee
My actions will show.
I’m happy, I’m happy,
Oh, wondrous account!
My joys are immortal,
I stand on the mount;
I gaze on my treasure
And long to be there,
With Jesus and angels
And kindred so dear.
O Jesus, my Savior,
With Thee I am blessed.
My life and salvation,
My joy and my rest.
Thy name be my theme,
And Thy love be my song;
Thy grace shall inspire both
My heart and my tongue.
Oh, who’s like my Savior?
He’s Salem’s bright king;
He smiles and He loves me
And helps me to sing:
I’ll praise Him, I’ll praise Him
With notes loud and clear,
While rivers of pleasure
My spirit shall cheer.