Author: Edward Caswall; Francis Xavier Hymnal: Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes #451a (1899) Hymnal Title: Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes Lyrics: 1 My God, I love Thee--not because
I hope for heaven thereby--
Nor yet because, if I love not,
I must forever die.
2 For me to lowest depths of woe
Thou didst Thyself abase;
For me didst bear the cross and shame,
And manifold disgrace.
3 For me didst suffer pains unknown,
Blood-sweat and agony,
Yea, death itself--all, all for me
Who was Thine enemy.
4 Then why, O blessèd Saviour mine,
Should I not love Thee well?
Not for the sake of winning heaven,
Nor of escaping hell;
5 Not with the hope of gaining aught,
Not seeking a reward--
But freely, fully, as Thyself
Hast lovèd me, O Lord!
6 E'en so I love Thee, and will love,
And in Thy praise will sing;
Solely because Thou art my God,
And my eternal King.
Amen. Topics: Fruit of the Spirit; Love To Christ; Love To God Languages: English Tune Title: HORSLEY
My God, I love Thee--not because