333b. One there is above all others

1 One there is above all others
O how He loves!
His is love beyond a brother's
O how He loves!
Earthly friends may fail or leave us,
One day soothe, the next day grieve us:
But this Friend will ne'er deceive us
O how He loves!

2 'Tis eternal life to know Him
O how He loves!
Think, O think how much we owe Him
O how He loves!
With His precious blood He bought us,
In the wilderness He sought us,
To His fold He safely brought us
O how He loves!

3 Through His name we are forgiven
O how He loves!
Backward shall our foes be driven
O how He loves!
Best of blessings He'll provide us,
Nought but good shall e'er betide us!
Safe to glory He will guide us
O how He loves!

Text Information
First Line: One there is above all others
Author: Miss Marianne Nunn, 1778-1847
Language: English
Publication Date: 1917
Topic: Christ: Love of; The Church and the Kingdom of God: Evangelism; Love: Of Christ
Tune Information
Name: CARITAS
Composer: R. W. Beaty, 1799-1883
Meter: 8.4.8.4.8.8.8.4
Key: E♭ Major



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