The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook 509a. Love divine, all loves excelling

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The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook‎#509a

509b

Text:	Love divine, all loves excelling
Author:	Charles Wesley, 1707-1788
Tune:	BLAENWERN
Composer:	William Penfro Rowlands, 1860-1937

509a. Love divine, all loves excelling

Full Text

1 Love divine, all loves excelling,
joy of heaven, to earth come down:
fix in us Your humble dwelling,
all Your faithful mercies crown.
Jesus, You are all compassion,
boundless love that makes us whole;
Visit us with Your salvation,
enter every trembling soul.

2 Come, almighty to deliver,
let us all Your life receive:
suddenly return, and never,
nevermore Your temples leave:
You we would be always blessing,
serve You as Your hosts above,
pray and praise You without ceasing,
glory in Your perfect love.