Advent Songs ‎#10a

10a. Love Divine

1 Love divine, all love excelling,
Joy of Heav'n to earth come down,
Fix in man Thy future dwelling,
All creation through us crown.
Jesus, heed our supplication,
Cleanse and purify the heart,
Give to us Thy full salvation,
For our good, Thy will impart.

2 Breathe, Thy loving, gentle spirit
Into every human breast,
Let us all from Thee inherit
Of Thy noble gifts the best.
Now that earth is just beginning
On an upward path to move,
Give to men new hope of winning
Laurels that their worth will prove.

3 Come, Almighty to deliver,
For Thy aid we fondly yearn;
Help us make decision ever
Thy good will through service earn.
From our burd'ning chains releasing,
Bring us to Thy throne above
There to praise Thee without ceasing,
Glory in Thy perfect love.

4 Finish now Thy fond creation,
Last, but best, O may we be
Free from evil inclination,
Perfectly secure in Thee.
Brought from darkness into glory,
Help us keep our new found place
Till as sons we stand before Thee,
Meriting Thy love and grace.

Text Information

• First Line: Love divine, all love excelling
• Title: Love Divine
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1916
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: BEECHER
• Composer: John Zundel (1870)
• Key: B♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.