African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#458

458. I Love, I Love Thee, Lord Most High

1 I love, I love Thee, Lord most high
Because Thou first hast loved me;
I seek no other liberty
But that of being bound to Thee.

2 May memory no thought suggest,
But shall to Thy pure glory tend;
My understanding find no rest,
Except in Thee, its only end.

3 All mine is Thine; say but the word:
Whate’er Thou willest shall be done;
I know Thy love, all-gracious Lord,
I know it seeks my good alone.

4 Apart from Thee all things are naught;
Then grant, O my supremest Bliss;
Grant me to love Thee as I ought;
Thou givest all in giving this.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: I love, I love Thee, Lord most high
• Title: I Love, I Love Thee, Lord Most High
• Author: Francis Xavier, 1506-1552
• Translator: Edward Caswall, 1814-1878
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  1 John 4:19
• Topic: The Christian Life: Love; Dévotion; Jesus: Love; Love

Tune Information

• Name: MENDON
• Meter: LM
• Key: A♭ Major
• Source: Trad. German Melody; Samuel Dyer's Third Edition of Sacred Music, 1824