Scripture Verse

I have loved thee with an everlasting love. Jeremiah 31:3

Introduction

Words & Mu­sic: George Ben­nard, Heart and Life Songs (Chi­ca­go, Il­li­nois: Ev­an­gel­is­tic In­st­itute Press, 1915) (🔊 pdf nwc).

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George Bennard (1873–1958)

Lyrics

Love ne­ver fail­eth, love will stand the test,
Love ne­ver fail­eth, love will give its best;
Love abid­eth ever, things of time shall flee.
But love will last through all eter­ni­ty.

Love ne­ver fail­eth, won­drous love di­vine,
Love ne­ver fail­eth, match­less and sub­lime;
Gifts and pow’r shall van­ish, earth shall pass away,
But love will last through Heav’n’s eter­nal day.

Love ne­ver fail­eth, love will keep you true,
Love ne­ver fail­eth, love will see you through.
Love will bear your bur­dens, make your jour­ney sweet,
Bring you at last with joy your Lord to greet.