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My Redeemer and King

Jeanne Marie Bouvier de La Motte Guyon • English

Primary Scripture: Psalm 18:1-3

Verse 1

I would love Thee, God and Father! My Redeemer, and my King! I would love Thee; for without Thee Life is but a bitter thing.

Verse 2

I would love Thee; ev'ry blessing Flows to me from out Thy throne; I would love Thee; —he who loves Thee Never feels himself alone.

Verse 3

I would love Thee; look upon me, Ever guide me with Thine eye: I would love Thee; if not nourished By Thy love, my soul would die.

Verse 4

I would love Thee; I have vowed it; On Thy love my heart is set; While I love Thee, I will never My Redeemer’s blood forget.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • psalms 18:1-3

Reference 2

  • psalms 84:9-12