Because Thou First Loved Me

St. Francis Xavier • Edward Caswall • English

Primary Scripture: 1 John 4:19

Verse 1

I love, I love Thee, Lord most high Because Thou first hast loved me; I seek no other liberty But that of being bound to Thee.

Verse 2

May memory no thought suggest, But shall to Thy pure glory tend; My understanding find no rest, Except in Thee, its only end.

Verse 3

All mine is Thine; say but the word: Whate’er Thou willest shall be done; I know Thy love, all-gracious Lord, I know it seeks my good alone.

Verse 4

Apart from Thee all things are naught; Then grant, O my supremest Bliss; Grant me to love Thee as I ought; Thou givest all in giving this. Amen.

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