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He Loved Me So

Edwin O. Excell • English

Primary Scripture: John 3:16

Verse 1

By faith the Lamb of God I see, Expiring on the cross for me; He paid the mighty debt I owe; He died because He lov’d me so.

Chorus

He lov’d me so, He lov’d me so, He died because He lov’d me so.

Verse 2

For me the Father sent His Son; For me the victory He won; To save my soul from endless woe, He died because He loved me so.

Chorus

He lov’d me so, He lov’d me so, He died because He lov’d me so.

Verse 3

So glad I am that He is mine, So glad that I with Him shall shine; I’ll trust in Him, for this I know, He died because He lov’d me so.

Chorus

He lov’d me so, He lov’d me so, He died because He lov’d me so.

Verse 4

O Lamb of God, that made me free, I consecrate my all to Thee; My all,—for this I surely know, He died because He lov’d me so.

Chorus

He lov’d me so, He lov’d me so, He died because He lov’d me so.

Verse 5

And when my Lord shall bid me come, To join the loved ones round the throne, I’ll sing, as through the gates I go, He died because He lov’d me so.

Chorus

He lov’d me so, He lov’d me so, He died because He lov’d me so.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • john 3:16
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