Author: Philip Doddridge Hymnal: Laudes Domini #393 (1890) First Line: Do not I love thee, O my Lord? Lyrics: 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.
Topics: Christian Experience; Christ Character of; Christians Love for Christ; Heart Searching of; Love For the Saviour; Christ Character of; Christians Love for Christ; Heart Searching of; Love For the Saviour Languages: English Tune Title: ARMENIA
Loving and Beloved