Scripture Verse

The Son of God, who loved me, and gave Himself for me. Galatians 2:20

Introduction

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Frances R. Havergal (1836–1879)

Words: Fran­ces R. Ha­ver­gal, 1871.

Music: Teh­ran Tul­li­us C. O’Kane, in the New Chris­tian Hymn and Tune Book, ed­it­ed by James. H. Fill­more (Cin­cin­na­ti, Ohio: Fill­more Bro­thers, 1882), page 235 (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Tullius C. O’Kane (1830–1912)

Lyrics

Is it for me, dear Sav­ior,
Thy glo­ry and Thy rest,
For me, so weak and sinful?
O shall I be so blessed?

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O Sav­ior, my Re­deem­er,
What can I but adore,
And magnify and praise Thee,
And love Thee ev­er­more?

Is it for me, Thy welcome,
Thy gracious Enter in,
For me Thy Come, ye blessed,
For me so full of sin?

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O Sav­ior, precious Sav­ior,
My heart is at Thy feet;
I bless Thee, and I love Thee,
And Thee I long to meet.

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I’ll be with Thee for­ev­er,
And ne­ver grieve Thee more;
Dear Sav­ior, I must praise Thee,
And love Thee ev­er­more.

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