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The Great White Throne

I love the blessed Jesus, He is my dearest Friend

Author: Knowles Shaw
Tune: [I love the blessed Jesus] (Shaw)
Published in 2 hymnals

Representative Text

1 I love the blessed Jesus,
He is my dearest friend;
Oh, help me sing His praises
Till life below shall end;
And then in garments pure and white,
With harps and crowns of gold,
We'll meet this friend on the plains of light,
His glories to behold.

Chorus:
When we gather round the great white throne,
When we gather round the great white throne;
We'll sing His praise thro' endless days,
When we gather round the great white throne.

2 I love the cross of Jesus,
For on it He has died;
I'll trust His precious merit,
Since He was crucified.
I'll sing of Him who rose again,
Triumphant o'er the grave,
And when we meet as a ransomed band,
We'll sing His power to save. [Chorus]

3 Oh, let me live for Jesus,
And bear His cross below;
And if the Savior calls me,
To suffer pain and woe.
I want to be like Jesus too,
And always watch and pray,
That I may gain that happy home,
In the realms of perfect day. [Chorus]

4 Then let me die in Jesus,
His presence then I crave;
When crossing over Jordan,
To calm the troubled wave.
And when, triumphant over death,
I gain that happy shore,
I want to reign with the Savior when
This world shall be no more. [Chorus]

Source: The Morning Star: a collection of new sacred songs, for the Sunday school, prayer meeting, and the social circle #121

Author: Knowles Shaw

Knowles Shaw (1834-1878), a name familiar in many western households--was born near New London, in Morgan Township, Ohio, on the 13th of October, 1834. His mother's maiden name was Huldah Griffin, and by both of his parents he was of Scottish extraction. His early life was spent in Rush County, Indiana, where he first began to play the violin, furnishing the music for many a dance. While the ball was going on he was converted, ceasing to play in the middle of the piece he was performing. Very soon thereafter he entered the ministry of the Christian Church. On the 11th of January, 1855, he married Miss Martha Finley. Most of his time after entering the ministry was spent in the West and South, and on account of his wonderful vocal powers he… Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: I love the blessed Jesus, He is my dearest Friend
Title: The Great White Throne
Author: Knowles Shaw
Language: English
Refrain First Line: When we gather round the great white throne
Copyright: Public Domain

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