The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#779

779. The Love of God

Text Information

• First Line: The love of God is greater far
• Title: The Love of God
• Author: F. M. Lehman (1917)
• Refrain First Line: Oh, love of God, how rich and pure!
• Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.6.8.6. with Ref.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  1 John 3:1
  ;
  1 John 4:10
• Topic: Book Four: Occasional Selections, Gospel Songs and Hymns; God: Love of
• Copyright: Copyright 1917. Renewed 1945 by the Nazarene Publishing House. Used by permission.
• Notes: Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God. I Jn. 3:1. Herein is love … that He loved us, and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins. I Jn. 4:10.

Tune Information

• Name: LOVE OF GOD
• Composer: F. M. Lehman
• Arranger: Claudia Lehman Mays
• Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.6.8.6. with Ref.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: Copyright 1917. Renewed 1945 by the Nazarene Publishing House. Used by permission.
• Notes: M.M. 60