The Church Hymnal ‎#414

414. Love divine, all loves excelling

1 Love, divine, all loves excelling,
Joy of heav'n to earth come down,
Fix in us Thy humble dwelling,
All thy faithful mercies crown.
Jesus, Thou art all compassion,
Pure, unbounded love Thou art;
Visit us with Thy salvation,
Enter ev'ry trembling heart.

3 Come, almighty to deliver,
Let us all Thy life receive;
Come to us, dear Lord, and never,
Never more Thy temples leave.

4 Thee we would be alway blessing;
Serve Thee as Thy hosts above;
Pray, and praise Thee without ceasing;
Glory in Thy perfect love.

5 Finish then Thy new creation,
Pure and spotless let us be;
Let us see our whole salvation,
Perfectly secured in Thee:

6 Changed from glory into glory,
Till in heaven we take our place:
Till we cast our crowns before Thee,
Lost in wonder, love, and praise.

Text Information

• First Line: Love divine, all loves excelling
• Author: C. Wesley
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: General
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: LOVE DIVINE
• Composer: G. F. LeJeune
• Meter: 8.7.8.7. D
• Key: F Major or modal
• Notes: Public Domain.