Scripture Verse

How wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ. Ephesians 3:18

Introduction

Words: Rho­da B. Star­in, in The Ideal Song and Hymn Book, by Da­ni­el Tow­ner (New York: Flem­ing H. Re­vell, 1909), num­ber 38.

Music: Da­ni­el B. Tow­ner (🔊 pdf nwc).

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

portrait
Daniel B. Towner (1850–1919)

Lyrics

O the wonderful love of Je­sus,
It fills my heart with joy;
O the wonderful love of Je­sus
Gives peace naught can destroy;
’Tis manna to my spirit,
’Tis honey to my soul;
O the wonderful love of Je­sus
Brings happiness untold;
O the wonderful love of Je­sus
Brings happiness untold.

O the wonderful love of Je­sus,
It cures the sin-sick soul;
O the wonderful love of Je­sus
Can make the body whole;
It comforts every sorrow,
It takes away all care;
O the wonderful love of Je­sus
Brings bliss beyond compare;
O the wonderful love of Je­sus
Brings bliss beyond compare.

O the wonderful love of Je­sus,
We’ll tell it o’er and o’er;
O the wonderful love of Je­sus,
We’ll sing from shore to shore.
O take this love of Je­sus,
Your heart let Him control;
Shout the wonderful love of Je­sus
While endless ages roll;
Shout the wonderful love of Je­sus
While endless ages roll.