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O How I Love Jesus

Frederick Whitfield • English

Primary Scripture: Isaiah 53:4

Verse 1

There is a name I love to hear, I love to sing its worth; it sounds like music in my ear, the sweetest name on earth.

Chorus

O how I love Jesus, O how I love Jesus, O how I love Jesus, because he first loved me!

Verse 2

It tells me of a Savior's love, who died to set me free; it tells me of his precious blood, the sinner's perfect plea.

Chorus

O how I love Jesus, O how I love Jesus, O how I love Jesus, because he first loved me!

Verse 3

It tells of one whose loving heart can feel my deepest woe; who in each sorrow bears a part that none can bear below.

Chorus

O how I love Jesus, O how I love Jesus, O how I love Jesus, because he first loved me!

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • isaiah 53:4

Reference 2

  • matthew 1:21

Reference 3

  • mark 6:47-52

Reference 4

  • john 2:25

Reference 5

  • john 8:33-36

Reference 6

  • john 11:35

Reference 7

  • john 20:31

Reference 8

  • acts 4:12

Reference 9

  • romans 8:2

Reference 10

  • philippians 2:10
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