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Text:Love
Tune:DOWNS

265. Love

1 Come, ye that know and fear the Lord,
And raise your thoughts above:
Let every heart and voice accord,
To sing that "God is love."

2 This precious truth his word declares,
And all his mercies prove;
Jesus, the gift of gifts, appears,
To show that "God is love."

3 Behold his patience, bearing long
With those who from him rove;
Till mighty grace their hearts subdues,
To teach them--"God is love."

4 Oh, may we all, while here below,
This best of blessings prove;
Till warmer hearts, in brighter worlds,
Proclaim that "God is love."

Text Information
First Line: Come, ye that know and fear the Lord
Title: Love
Language: English
Publication Date: 1884
Topic: God: Attributes; God: Love; Praise: To God
Notes: Now Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: DOWNS
Meter: C. M.
Key: Eā™­ Major



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