We love Him, because He first loved us.
1 John 4:19
Words: Mary A. Kidder, in Precious Jewels, edited by J. H. Leslie & R. B. Mahaffey (New York: C. M. Cady, 1878), page 37.
Music: Shillong Samuel H. French (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know where to get a good photo of Kidder or French (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
When I think of Jesus’ love,
Jesus, blessèd Jesus;
How He came from Heav’n above,
Then do I love Jesus.
When I know He died for me,
On the hill of Calvary,
Died to set my spirit free,
Then do I love Jesus.
When I feel my sins forgiv’n,
Jesus, blessèd Jesus;
When I read or sing of Heav’n,
Then do I love Jesus;
When He bids me come and rest,
On His kind and loving breast,
When my longing heart is blest,
Then do I love Jesus.
When He sends His Spirit down,
Jesus, blessèd Jesus;
When He points to harp and crown,
Then do I love Jesus;
When my trials all are o’er,
When I reach the other shore,
There to dwell forevermore,
Then will I love Jesus.