Laudes Domini ‎#392

392. Loving and Beloved

1 Do not I love thee, O my Lord?
Behold my heart, and see;
And turn the dearest idol out
That dares to rival thee.

2 Is not thy name melodious still
To mine attentive ear?
Doth not each pulse with pleasure bound,
My Saviour's voice to hear?

3 Hast thou a lamb in all thy flock
I would disdain to feed?
Hast thou a foe, before whose face
I fear thy cause to plead?

4 Would not my heart pour forth its blood
In honor of thy name?
And challenge the cold hand of death
To damp the immortal flame?

5 Thou knowest that I love thee, Lord;
But, oh, I long to soar
Far from the sphere of mortal joys,
And learn to love thee more.

Text Information

• First Line: Do not I love thee, O my Lord?
• Title: Loving and Beloved
• Author: Philip Doddridge
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1888
• Scripture:
  Ezekiel 14:3
  ;
  John 21:15
• Topic: Christ: Character of; Christians: Love for Christ; Communion of Saints: With Christ
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: ARMENIA
• Composer: S. B. Pond
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: B♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.