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The Love of God

Emma A. Lyon • English

Primary Scripture: 1 John 3:1

Verse 1

I'm delighted to know of this wonderful love That my Jesus has given to me; Oh my heart is now filled at the thought of His will! And His love, O His love makes me free.

Chorus

Oh, the freedom so sweet and the glory so bright For the night has all passed from my soul; And my heart is aglow, for I'm whiter than snow I am saved by the blood and made whole.

Verse 2

Yes, the vict'ry's complete through our Lord Jesus Christ Who hath suffered and died for our sins; And in Him we have rest, who hath loved us the best And His life is now felt in our veins.

Chorus

Oh, the freedom so sweet and the glory so bright For the night has all passed from my soul; And my heart is aglow, for I'm whiter than snow I am saved by the blood and made whole.

Verse 3

O how sweet is the rest that the Savior doth give To all those that do come unto Him. Yes, my joy is complete, for I'm now at His feet And His blood cleanseth me from all sin.

Chorus

Oh, the freedom so sweet and the glory so bright For the night has all passed from my soul; And my heart is aglow, for I'm whiter than snow I am saved by the blood and made whole.

Verse 4

O what joy to my soul is the dear, blessed Lord He is reigning within me so sweet! And His life giving stream thro' my spirit doth gleam, And it makes all within me complete.

Chorus

Oh, the freedom so sweet and the glory so bright For the night has all passed from my soul; And my heart is aglow, for I'm whiter than snow I am saved by the blood and made whole.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • 1-john 3:1