Moravian Book of Worship ‎#770

770. Jesus' Love Unbounded

1 Jesus’ love unbounded
none can e’er explain,
yet we, his disciples,
often cause him pain;
even they forget him
who have seen his face;
even they still grieve him
who enjoy his grace.

2 While we your past dealings
gratefully review,
we’re assured your mercies
are each morning new;
pardon our transgressions,
hear our earnest cry;
us in soul and body
heal and sanctify.

3 All our days, O Jesus,
hallow unto you;
may our lives be given
in your service true;
let us all experience,
to the end of days,
your abiding presence
and your loving grace.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus' love unbounded
• Title: Jesus' Love Unbounded
• Author: Nicholas Ludwig von Zinzendorf (1738)
• Meter: 6.5.6.5.D. Trochaic
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Lamentations 3:21-25
  ;
  Luke 22:61
  ;
  1 Peter 1:3-15
• Topic: Atonement; Assurance; Confession of Sin; Salvation
• Source: Mor. tr. (1746); Recast Mor. (1788), alt.

Tune Information

• Name: BERTHELSDORF
• Meter: 6.5.6.5.D. Trochaic
• Key: C Major
• Source: Herrnhut (c. 1735); C. Gregor Choralbuch (1784)
• Notes: Alternate setting, hymn 746; 141 A in 1891 Offices of Worship and Hymns