Baptist Hymnal 2008 ‎#166

166. Jesus, Thy Boundless Love to Me

1 Jesus, Thy boundless love to me
No thought can reach, no tongue declare;
O bind my thankful heart to Thee,
And reign without a rival there:
Thine wholly,Thine alone, I am;
Be Thou alone my constant flame.

2 O grant that nothing in my soul
May dwell but Thy pure love alone;
O may Thy love possess me whole,
My joy my treasure and my crown:
All coldness from my heart remove;
May every act, word, thought, be love.

3 O Love, how gracious is Thy way!
All fear before Thy presence flies;
Care, anguish, sorrow melt away,
Where e'er Thy healing beams arise:
O Jesus, nothing may I see,
Nothing desire, or seek, but Thee.

4 In suff'ring, be Thy love my peace;
In weakness, be Thy love my power;
And when the storms of life shall cease,
O Jesus, in that solemn hour,
In death as life be Thou my guide,
And save me, who for me hast died.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, Thy boundless love to me
• Title: Jesus, Thy Boundless Love to Me
• Author: Paul Gerhardt
• Translator: John Wesley (alt. )
• Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2008
• Topic: Jesus, His Love, Mercy, Grace

Tune Information

• Name: ST. CATHERINE
• Composer: Henri F. Hemy
• Composer (last 8 measures): James G. Walton
• Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8.
• Key: F Major