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God's Bounty

A. M. Deuel • English

Primary Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8

Verse 1

Like the fullness of the ocean, Wide, and deep, and strong, and free, Calling forth my soul's devotion, Is the love of God to me; Calling forth my soul's devotion, Is the love of God to me.

Chorus

Love of God so full and free, Evermore abide with me.

Chorus

Love of God so full and free, Evermore abide with me.

Verse 2

Like the sweep of yonder river, Flowing onward to the sea; Sweet and clear,, refreshing ever, Is the peace of God to me; Sweet and clear, refreshing ever, Is the peace of God to me.

Chorus

Peace of God so full and free, Evermore abide with me.

Chorus 2

Peace of God so full and free, Evermore abide with me.

Verse 3

Like a spring beneath the mountains, Rising up, abundant, free, In my soul a living fountain, Is the joy of God to me; In my soul a living fountain; Is the joy of God to me.

Chorus

Joy of God so full and free, Evermore abide with me.

Chorus 3

Joy of God so full and free, Evermore abide with me.

Verse 4

Like a star in brightest heaven, Settled, evermore to be, Guiding souls to that blest haven, Is the Word of God to me; Guiding souls to that blest haven, Is the Word of God to me.

Chorus

Word of God so full and free, Evermore abide with me.

Chorus 4

Word of God so full and free, Evermore abide with me.

Verse 5

Like a breeze perfumed with flowers, Which we feel, but cannot see, Girding truth with mighty powers, Is the Comforter to me; Girding truth with mighty powers, Is the Comforter to me.

Chorus

Comforter, abide with me, Evermore abide with me.

Chorus 5

Comforter, abide with me, Evermore abide with me.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • 2-corinthians 9:8