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God so Loved the World

Fanny J. Crosby • English

Primary Scripture: John 3:16

Verse 1

God loved the world so tenderly His only Son he gave, That all who on his name believe Its wondrous pow'r will save.

Chorus

For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, That whosoever believeth in Him Should not perish, should not perish; That whosoever believeth in him Should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Verse 2

Oh, love that only God can feel, And only he can show! Its height and depth, Its length and breadth Nor heav’n nor earth can know!

Chorus

For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, That whosoever believeth in Him Should not perish, should not perish; That whosoever believeth in him Should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Verse 3

Why perish, then, ye ransom'd ones? Why slight the gracious call? Why turn from him words proclaim Eternal life to all?

Chorus

For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, That whosoever believeth in Him Should not perish, should not perish; That whosoever believeth in him Should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Verse 4

O Saviour, melt these hearts of ours, And teach us to believe That whosoever [whose comes to thee Shall endless life receive.

Chorus

For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, That whosoever believeth in Him Should not perish, should not perish; That whosoever believeth in him Should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • john 3:16