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Text:I Know I Love Thee Better, Lord.
Author:Frances R. Havergal
Tune:[I know I love Thee better, Lord]
Composer:R. E. Hudson

65. I Know I Love Thee Better, Lord.

1 I know I love Thee better, Lord,
Than any earthly joy;
For Thou hast given me the peace
Which nothing can destroy.

Chorus:
The half has never yet been told,
Of love so full and free!
The half has never yet been told,
The blood--it cleanseth me!

2 I know that Thou art nearer still
Than any earthly throng;
And sweeter is the tho't of Thee
Than any lovely song. [Chorus]

3 Thou hast put gladness in my heart;
Then may I well be glad!
Without the secret of Thy love
I could not but be sad. [Chorus]

4 O Savior, precious Savior mine!
What will Thy presence be,
If such a life of joy can crown
Our walk on earth with Thee? [Chorus]

Text Information
First Line: I know I love Thee better, Lord
Title: I Know I Love Thee Better, Lord.
Author: Frances R. Havergal
Refrain First Line: The half has never yet been told
Language: English
Publication Date: 1920
Topic: Consecration; Devotional; Love
Copyright: Copyright, 1881, by R. E. Hudson.
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [I know I love Thee better, Lord]
Composer: R. E. Hudson
Key: C Major
Copyright: Copyright, 1881, by R. E. Hudson.
Notes: Public Domain.



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