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Nothing But the Love of Jesus

Annie S. Hawks • English

Primary Scripture: Romans 8:35

Verse 1

Nothing but the love of Jesus Can supply my inmost need; What tho' I have golden treasures? He alone my soul can feed.

Chorus

Only Jesus, only Jesus, Thro' the wilderness can lead; Only Jesus, only Jesus Thro' the wilderness can lead.

Verse 2

Nothing but the love of Jesus Can my longing satisfy; From the fount of living waters, If I drink not, I must die.

Chorus 2

Only Jesus, only Jesus Hears the fainting spirit's cry; Only Jesus, only Jesus Hears the fainting spirit's cry.

Verse 3

Nothing but the love of Jesus Doth my wand'ring heart recall; Nothing but His grace extended Can restore me when I fall.

Chorus 3

Only Jesus, only Jesus Loves me notwithstanding all; Only Jesus, only Jesus Loves me notwithstanding all.

Verse 4

Nothing but the love of Jesus Lights the way thro' sorrow's gloom, Fills the barren waste with singing, Makes the desert places bloom.

Chorus 4

Only Jesus, only Jesus Breaks the silence of the tomb; Only Jesus, only Jesus Breaks the silence of the tomb.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • romans 8:35