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The Unfailing Love

Eben E. Rexford • English

Primary Scripture: 1 John 4:7

Verse 1

We read in the dear old chapters, In times when weary grown, Of the love that never faileth To find and bless its own; And sweet are the words with comfort, As through this land we go, The love that has failed us never, Will fail us not below.

Chorus

And sweet are the words with comfort, As thro’ this land we go, The love that has failed us never, Will fail us not below.

Verse 2

No matter what ills betide us Here in this lower land, We can turn from the ills that vex, And reach the Savior’s hand; We can lean on the love unfailing, Like an arm that is strong and true, And see it is sure and steadfast The whole long journey through.

Chorus

And sweet are the words with comfort, As thro’ this land we go, The love that has failed us never, Will fail us not below.

Verse 3

O love, thou art like a fountain, The summers can not dry; Thou comest to hearts aweary, Like rain from a tender sky; Refreshed by the gentle shower, All trust fully we say; The love that has failed us never, Will follow us all the way.

Chorus

And sweet are the words with comfort, As thro’ this land we go, The love that has failed us never, Will fail us not below.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • 1-john 4:7