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29. The Love of Jesus

1 The love of Jesus fills my soul,
And makes me sing for joy;
It helps me bear with patience all
The troubles which annoy.

Chorus:
O precious love, O love divine,
Abide within this soul of mine,
And I will sing with joy thy praise,
Still more and more thro' endless days.

2 The love of Jesus is my light,
My guide from day to day;
My comfort in the cheerless night,
My song along the way. [Chorus]

3 The love of Jesus is my shield
When enemies assail;
It gives me strength the sword to wield,
And helps me to prevail. [Chorus]

4 The love of Jesus draws me on
To rest and joys untold,
To that blest land of fade-less dawn,
Beyond the gates of gold. [Chorus]

Text Information
First Line: The love of Jesus fills my soul
Title: The Love of Jesus
Author: James Rowe
Refrain First Line: O precious love, O love divine
Language: English
Publication Date: 1916
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [The love of Jesus fills my soul]
Composer: Chas. H. Gabriel
Key: A♭ Major
Copyright: Copyright, 1906, by Chas. H. Gabriel. E.O. Excell, Owner.
Notes: Public Domain.



Media
MIDI file: Midi
XML score: MusicXML

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