Scripture Verse

Because He first loved us. 1 John 4:19

Introduction

Words: So­phia T. Gris­wold, in Gos­pel Songs, by Phi­lip P. Bliss (Cin­cin­na­ti, Ohio: John Church, 1874), num­ber 7.

Music: Lu­cy Y. Bliss (🔊 pdf nwc).

If you know where to get a good pho­to of Gris­wold (head & shoul­ders, at least 200×300 pix­els),

portrait
Lucy Y. Bliss (1841–1876)

Lyrics

I will love Je­sus and serve Him, for see
How the dear Sav­ior has watched ov­er me!
How He has guard­ed and guid­ed my way!
How He has kept me, by night and by day.

Refrain

Him will I love, and His will I be,
All be­cause He has first loved me;
Him will I love, and His will I be,
All be­cause He loves me.

I will love Je­sus and learn of His will,
Trusting Him ev­er, through good and through ill;
Seeking His bless­ing, where’er I may be,
Knowing He cares for the spar­rows and me.

Refrain

I will love Je­sus, and, sure of His love,
I shall be safe as the bless­èd above.
Oh! When He calls me to glo­ry on high,
How we will praise Him, the an­gels and I!

Refrain