Author: Haldor Lillenas Hymnal: Alexander's Hymns No. 4 #187 (1921) Hymnal Title: Alexander's Hymns No. 4 First Line: Far beyond all human comprehension Refrain First Line: Love divine surpasses all that human tongue can tell Lyrics: 1 Far beyond all human comprehension,
Measured by an infinite dimension,
Wonderfully broad in its intention,
Is the boundless love of God.
Refrain:
Love divine surpasses all that human tongue can tell,
While on earth or in eternity;
Higher than the mountains where the soaring eagles dwell,
Deeper than the mighty rolling sea,
Love sufficient to redeem and set a captive free,
As shoreless and as endless as eternity.
2 Great enough to sacrifice with pleasure,
And to give away its richest treasure,
And to drink of pain in brimming measure,
Is the wondrous love of God. [Refrain]
3 Greater than my sin and condemnation,
Great enough to give me, full salvation,
And to fill my soul with jubilation,
Is the matchless love of God. [Refrain]
4 Deep enough for those in degradation,
Higher than the highest elevation,
Broad enough to take in ev’ry nation,
Is the boundless love of God. [Refrain] Topics: Comfort; Divine Love Languages: English Tune Title: [Far beyond all human comprehension]
The Love of God