Church Book ‎#535

535. Do not I love Thee, O my Lord?

1 Do not I love Thee, O my Lord?
Behold my heart and see;
And cast each idol from its throne,
That dares to rival Thee.

2 Is not Thy Name melodious still
To my attentive ear?
Doth not each pulse with pleasure bound,
My Saviour's voice to hear?

3 Hast Thou a lamb in all Thy flock
I would disdain to feed?
Hast Thou a foe, before whose face
I fear Thy cause to plead?

4 Thou know'st I love Thee, dearest Lord;
But O, I long to soar
Far from the sphere of mortal joys,
That I may love Thee more.

Text Information

• First Line: Do not I love Thee, O my Lord?
• Author: Doddridge (1755, al.)
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: Private Devotion
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Alternate tune: #75 or #579

Tune Information

• Name: ST. FULBERT
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: E Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Composer from index: Dr. Gauntlett