Scripture Verse

Sing forth the honor of His name; make His praise glorious. Psalm 66:2

Introduction

Words: Ida C. Lew­is, 1894. Pub­lished in Sal­va­tion Songs, by Charles Ga­bri­el (Cin­cin­na­ti, Ohio: Fill­more Bro­thers, 1895), num­ber 3.

Music: Me­lil­la Charles H. Ga­bri­el (🔊 pdf pdf [mu­sic on­ly] nwc).

If you know where to get a good pho­to of Lew­is (head & shoul­ders, at least 200×300 pix­els),

portrait
Charles Gabriel (1856–1932)

Lyrics

I sing be­cause I love Him—
Because to earth He came
All those to save who trust Him,
From end­less death and shame.

Refrain

I sing be­cause I love Him,
Because He died for me;
For this I shall ad­ore Him
Through all eter­ni­ty.

I sing be­cause I love Him;
From sin He set me free;
He taught my soul to praise Him—
Filled it with me­lo­dy.

Refrain

I sing be­cause I love Him,
For keep­ing me in peace;
Until my eyes be­hold Him,
My song shall ne­ver cease.

Refrain