Do You Wonder that I Love Him?

Verse 1

Do you wonder that I love him? That he is so dear to me? That II hold no friend above him? That I strive his child to be? He’s the dearest friend to me That my soul shall ever see; For he died, I know, to save from woe A wicked wretch like me. Do you wonder that I love him? That he is so dear to me? That II hold no friend above him? That I strive his child to be?

Verse 2

Do you wonder at the pleasure That in Jesus’ name I find? That I count it dearer treasure Than the joys of earth combined? ‘Tis the dearest name to me That in earth or heaven can be; When I take my care to God in prayer, That name is ample plea. Do you wonder at the pleasure That in Jesus’ name I find? That I count it dearer treasure Than the joys of earth combined?

Verse 3

Do you wonder that I labor ‘Mid the hedges on the way? That I seek my friend and neighbor Who has gone in sin astray? ‘Tis the dearest work to me That I earth or heaven can be; When from sin they cease, accept God’s peace, ‘Tis joy enough for me. Do you wonder that I labor ‘Mid the hedges on the way? That I seek my friend and neighbor Who has gone in sin astray?

Verse 4

Do you wonder that I’m yearning In my heavenly home to be? That my heart is ever turning To that city o’er the sea? ‘Tis a home prepared for me Where from sin I shall be free; I shall see his face and prize the grace; In his likeness I shall be. Do you wonder that I’m yearning In my heavenly home to be? That my heart is ever turning To that city o’er the sea?