Sweeter as the Years Go By

Of Jesus' love that sought me

Author: Mrs. C. H. Morris (1912)
Tune: [Of Jesus' love that sought me]
Published in 116 hymnals

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1 Of Jesus’ love that sought me
When I was lost in sin,
Of wondrous grace that brought me
Back to His fold again,
Of heights and depths of mercy
Far deeper than the sea
And higher than the heavens,
My theme shall ever be.

Refrain:
Sweeter as the years go by,
Sweeter as the years go by;
Richer, fuller, deeper,
Jesus’ love is sweeter,
Sweeter as the years go by.

2 He trod in old Judea
Life’s pathway long ago;
The people thronged about Him
His saving grace to know;
He healed the brokenhearted
And caused the blind to see;
And still His great heart yearneth
In love for even me. [Refrain]

3 ’Twas wondrous love which led Him
For us to suffer loss,
To bear without a murmur
The anguish of the cross;
With saints redeemed in glory
Let us our voices raise,
Till heaven and earth re-echo
With our Redeemer’s praise. [Refrain]

Source: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #303

Author: Mrs. C. H. Morris

Lelia (Mrs. C.H.) Morris (1862-1929) was born in Pennsville, Morgan County, Ohio. When her family moved to Malta on the Muskingum River she and her sister and mother had a millinery shop in McConnelsville. She and her husband Charles H. Morris were active in the Methodist Episcopal Church and at the camp meetings in Sebring and Mt. Vernon. She wrote hymns as she did her housework. Although she became blind at age 52 she continued to write hymns on a 28-foot long blackboard that her family had built for her. She is said to have written 1000 texts and many tunes including "Sweeter as the years go by." Mary Louise VanDyke Go to person page >

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生命聖詩 - Hymns of Life, 1986 #67

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Timeless Truths #840

Church Gospel Songs and Hymns #287

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Favorite Hymns of Praise #235

The Christian Life Hymnal #289

Ausgewahlte Lieder des Evangeliums (Selected Gospel Songs) #d76

Christian Hymns III #d274

Christian Youth at Song #d72

Diamonds #d158

Divine Praise #d125

Evangelistic songs #d50

Falls Creek Songs #d48

Foursquare Hymnal #d224

Foursquare Hymnal of Standard Songs of Evangelism #d149

Gospel Crusade Hymns #d96

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Hymns of Faith #280

Hymns of Glorious Praise #d291

Inspirational Songs for Sunday School, Social Worship, Missionary and Evangelistic Work #d185

Melodies of Grace and Hope #d164

Praise and Victory Songs #d97

Praise and Worship #183

Praise and Worship #183

Praise for the Lord (Expanded Edition) #600

Select Songs of Praise for Evangelistic Services, Church and Sunday School #d86

Seth Parker's Hymnal. 5th ed. #d122

Songs of Praise #d112

Songs of Redemption #d157

Songs of the Gospel #d104

Spiritual hymns of worship #d345

Standard Hymns and Gospel Songs. Evangelical Congregational Church ed. #d69

Sweet Hour of Prayer #d50

The Church Hymnal #d326

The Covenant Hymnal, authorized by the Swedish Evangelical Mission Covenant of America #d281

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The Cyber Hymnal #6411

The Gospel in Song #d93

The Highway Hymnal #d228

The Lighthouse in Gospel Song #d149

The Message in Song Nos. 1 & 2 #d163

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The New Church Hymnal #405

The Young People's Church of the Air Hymn Book #d91

Vesper Chimes #d176

Voices for Christ #d107

Worship His Majesty #664

Worship in Song #d210

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African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #303

Great Hymns of the Faith #486

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His Fullness Songs #291

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Revival Hymns and Choruses #119

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Worship and Service Hymnal #253

A. M. E. C. Hymnal #453

Assembly Songs #44

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Awakening Songs for the Church, Sunday School and Evangelistic Services #88

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Calvary Songs #198

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Choice Hymns of the Faith #136

Christian Hymns #261

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Christian Service Songs #171

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Evangelistic Center Songs #42

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Favorite Hymns #115

Foursquare Hymnal of Standard Songs of Evangelism #14

Full Gospel Songs #134

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Full Redemption Songs #52

Golden Bells #20

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Gospel Hymns and Songs #88

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Great Tabernacle Hymns #96

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Harvest Hymns #227

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Homer Rodeheaver Gospel Hymns #12

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Hymns of Praise Numbers One and Two Combined #32

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Hymns of Praise #32

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Hymns of the Heart #56

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Joyful Praise #48

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New Awakening Songs #60

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New Songs of Praise and Power 1-2-3 Combined #47

Old and New Songs of the Church #50

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Progressive Sunday School Songs #226

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Reformed Press Hymnal #15

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Revival Gems (with supplement Pearls of Song) #a48

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Revival Gems #48

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Rodeheaver Collection for Male Voices #63

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Rodeheaver's Gospel Solos and Duets #52

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Rodeheaver's Gospel Songs for church, Sunday Schools and evangelistic services #78

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Sacred Praise #94

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Sacred Selections for the Church #476

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Select Revival Hymns #156

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Seth Parker's Hymnal #38

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Songs for Men #76

Songs for Men #76

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Songs for Service #52

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Songs for the Sunday School #18

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Songs of Conquest #26

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Songs of Praise #271

Songs Of The Church #498

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Songs of the Sanctuary #45

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Songs of the Tabernacle #20

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Standard Songs of Evangelism #14

Standard Songs of Evangelism #14

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Tabernacle Hymns #64

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Tabernacle Hymns #123

Tabernacle Hymns #186

Tabernacle Praises No. 1 #62

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The Excelsior Hymnal #138

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