Verse 1

O LOVE divine, how sweet Thou art! When shall I find my willing heart All taken up by Thee? I thirst, I faint, I die to prove The greatness of redeeming love, The love of Christ to me.

Verse 2

Stronger His love than death or hell; Its riches are unsearchable; The first-born sons of light Desire in vain its depth to see, They cannot reach the mystery. The length, and breadth, and height.

Verse 3

God only knows the love of God; O that it now were shed abroad In this poor stony heart! For love I sigh, for love I pine: This only portion, Lord, be mine, Be mine this better part!

Verse 4

O that I could for ever sit Like Mary at the Master’s feet! Be this my happy choice: My only care, delight, and bliss, My joy, my heaven on earth, be this To hear the Bridegroom’s voice!

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