Alexander's Hymns No. 4 ‎#187

187. The Love of God

1 Far beyond all human comprehension,
Measured by an infinite dimension,
Wonderfully broad in its intention,
Is the boundless love of God.

Refrain:
Love divine surpasses all that human tongue can tell,
While on earth or in eternity;
Higher than the mountains where the soaring eagles dwell,
Deeper than the mighty rolling sea,
Love sufficient to redeem and set a captive free,
As shoreless and as endless as eternity.

2 Great enough to sacrifice with pleasure,
And to give away its richest treasure,
And to drink of pain in brimming measure,
Is the wondrous love of God. [Refrain]

3 Greater than my sin and condemnation,
Great enough to give me, full salvation,
And to fill my soul with jubilation,
Is the matchless love of God. [Refrain]

4 Deep enough for those in degradation,
Higher than the highest elevation,
Broad enough to take in ev’ry nation,
Is the boundless love of God. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Far beyond all human comprehension
• Title: The Love of God
• Author: Haldor Lillenas
• Refrain First Line: Love divine surpasses all that human tongue can tell
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1921
• Topic: Comfort; Divine Love

Tune Information

• Name: [Far beyond all human comprehension]
• Composer: Haldor Lillenas