CPWI Hymnal ‎#260

260. O love divine, how sweet thou art!

1 O love divine, how sweet thou art!
When shall I find my longing heart
all taken up by thee?
I thirst, I faint and die to prove
the greatness of redeeming love,
the love of Christ to me.

2 Stronger his love than death or hell;
its riches are unsearchable:
the first-born sons of light
desire in vain its depth to see;
they cannot reach the mystery,
the length and breadth and height.

3 God only knows the love of God;
O that it now were shed abroad
in this poor stony heart!
For love I sigh, for love I pine;
this only portion, Lord, be mine,
be mine this better part.

4 For ever would I take my seat
with Mary at the Master's feet:
be this my happy choice;
my only care, delight, and bliss,
my joy, my heaven on earth, be this,
to hear the Bridegroom's voice.

Text Information

• First Line: O love divine, how sweet thou art!
• Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788
• Meter: 8.8.6.8.8.6
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Topic: General Hymns: God the Son

Tune Information

• Name: CORNWALL
• Composer: Samuel Sebastian Wesley, 1810-1876
• Meter: 8.8.6.8.8.6
• Key: D Major