The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#458

458. O Love Divine, O Matchless Grace

1 O love divine! O matchless grace!
Which in this sacred rite
Shines forth so full, so free, in rays
Of purest living light.

2 O wondrous death! O precious blood!
For us so freely spilt,
To cleanse our sin-polluted souls
From every stain of guilt.

3 O covenant of life and peace,
By blood and suff'ring sealed!
All the rich gifts of Gospel grace,
Are here to faith revealed.

4 Jesus, we bow our souls to Thee,
Our life, our hope, our all,
While we with thankful, contrite hearts
Thy dying love recall.

Text Information

• First Line: O love divine! O matchless grace!
• Title: O Love Divine, O Matchless Grace
• Author: Edward Turney (1817-1872) (1864)
• Meter: C.M. 8.6.8.6.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  John 15:13
  ;
  Romans 5:8
• Topic: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; Ordinances: Communion
• Copyright: Altered Text © 1972 by The Christian Hymnary Publishers
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Jn. 15:13. While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Rom. 5:8.

Tune Information

• Name: BYEFIELD
• Composer: Thomas Hastings (1784-1872) (1840)
• Meter: C.M. 8.6.8.6.
• Key: F Major
• Notes: M.M. 66