Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Hymnal: Community of Christ Sings #565 (2013) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3 Lyrics: 1 Love divine, all loves excelling,
Joy of heaven to earth come down,
fix in us thy humble dwelling;
all thy faithful mercies crown.
Jesus, thou art all compassion;
pure, unbounded Love thou art.
Visit us with thy salvation;
enter every trembling heart.
2 Breathe, O breathe thy loving Spirit
into every troubled breast;
let us all in thee inherit;
let us find the promised rest.
Take away the love of sinning;
Alpha and Omega be;
end of faith, as its beginning,
set our hearts at liberty.
3 Come, Almighty to deliver;
let us all thy life receive.
Suddenly return, and never,
nevermore thy temples leave.
Thee we would be always blessing,
serving thee like hosts above;
pray and praise thee without ceasing,
glory in thy perfect love.
4 Finish then thy new creation;
pure and sinless let us be.
Let us see thy great salvation
perfectly restored in thee;
changed from glory into glory,
till in heaven we take our place,
till we cast our crowns before thee,
lost in wonder, love, and praise. Topics: Eternal Life; God's Love; Holy Spirit; Jesus Christ's Divinity; Jesus Christ's Return; Praise; Renewal; Salvation; Service; Sin; Temple; Transformation; Wonder Languages: English Tune Title: BLAENWERN
Love Divine, All Loves Excelling