A Selection of Hymns ‎#CCXLVII

CCXLVII. Thou shalt love the Lord thy God

1 Yes, I would love thee, blessed God!
Paternal goodness marks thy name;
Thy praises thro' thy high abode,
The heavenly hosts with joy proclaim.

2 Freely thou gav'st thy dearest son,
For man to suffer, bleed, and die;
And bid'st me as a wretch undone,
For all I want on him rely.

3 In him thy reconciled face,
With joy unspeakable I see;
And feel thy powerful, wondrous grace
Draw and unite my soul to thee.

4 Whene'er my foolish wandering heart,
Attracted by a creature's power,
Would from this blissful center start
Lord, fix there to stray no more!

Text Information

• First Line: Yes, I would love thee, blessed God
• Title: Thou shalt love the Lord thy God
• Author: D. Turner
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1792
• Scripture:
  Deuteronomy 6:5
• Topic: The Graces of the Holy Spirit: Love to God; Love: To God
• Notes: Public Domain.

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