Gems and Jewels ‎#130

130. I Know it Was His Love

1 I’ve wonder’d oft when I’ve been told
How Jesus came to die for me;
What made Him leave the heav’nly fold,
To suffer on the cruel tree?

Chorus:
But now I know it was His love,
‘Twas love for man so freely giv’n,
That brought Him from His home above,
He came to show the way to heav’n.

2 I’ve wonder’d why He stoop’d so low,
The shameful cross to silent bear,
To live obscure, to suffer woe,
The odious crown of thorns to wear? [Chorus]

3 I’ve wonder’d why, with all His pow’r,
He spake no word of bitterness,
But met the sad derisive hour
With pray’r to God His foes to bless? [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: I've wonder'd oft when I've been told
• Title: I Know it Was His Love
• Author: D. R. Lucas
• Refrain First Line: But now I know it was His love
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890

Tune Information

• Name: [I've wonder'd oft when I've been told]
• Composer: J. H. Fillmore