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Why I Love the Lord

Charles Price Jones • English

Primary Scripture: 1 John 4:10

Verse 1

Do you know why I love the Lord so well, Why I serve Him with delight? He redeemed my soul from the flames of hell, From the gloom of endless night.

Chorus

O He died to ransom me; I believe and now I'm free; Jesus daily dwells within, Sweetly keeping me from sin, Yes, and this is the life for me.

Verse 2

Do you know why I love the Lord so well, Why He is to me so dear? He has blessed me more than my tongue can tell; He has banished all my fear.

Chorus

O He died to ransom me; I believe and now I'm free; Jesus daily dwells within, Sweetly keeping me from sin, Yes, and this is the life for me.

Verse 3

Do you know why I love the Lord so well? I will gladly tell you why, He has taught me how to escape from hell, And to make my home on high.

Chorus

O He died to ransom me; I believe and now I'm free; Jesus daily dwells within, Sweetly keeping me from sin, Yes, and this is the life for me.

Verse 4

Do you know why I love the Lord so well? He's so patient and so true, And his holy love for us will not fail, But is ever sweet and new.

Chorus

O He died to ransom me; I believe and now I'm free; Jesus daily dwells within, Sweetly keeping me from sin, Yes, and this is the life for me.

Verse 5

I delight to tell how I love the Lord, O that all the world would hear, For He died for all, and His Holy Word Calls the worst of sinners near.

Chorus

O He died to ransom me; I believe and now I'm free; Jesus daily dwells within, Sweetly keeping me from sin, Yes, and this is the life for me.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • 1-john 4:10