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| Text: | My God, I love thee |
| Translator: | Edward Caswall, 1848-1878 |
| Tune: | ST FRANCIS XAVIER |
| Composer: | John Stainer, 1840-1910 |
1 My God, I love thee; not because
I hope for heav'n thereby,
nor yet because who love thee not
are lost eternally.
2 Thou, O my Jesus, thou didst me
upon the cross embrace;
for me didst bear the nails and spear,
and manifold disgrace.
3 And griefs and torments numberless,
and sweat of agony;
yea, death itself — and all for me
who was thine enemy.
4 Then why, O blessèd Jesu Christ,
should I not love thee well?
Not for the sake of winning heav'n,
nor of escaping hell.
5 Not from the hope of gaining aught,
not seeking a reward;
but as thyself hast lovèd me,
O ever-loving Lord.
6 So would I love thee, dearest Lord,
and in thy praise will sing;
solely because thou art my God,
and my most loving King.
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | My God, I love thee; not because |
| Title: | My God, I love thee |
| Translator: | Edward Caswall, 1848-1878 |
| Meter: | CM |
| Language: | English |
| Publication Date: | 2000 |
| Scripture: | ; ; |
| Topic: | Passiontide; Year C: Easter 2 |
| Source: | Latin (17th century) |
| Tune Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | ST FRANCIS XAVIER |
| Composer: | John Stainer, 1840-1910 |
| Meter: | CM |
| Key: | D Major |
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