Verse 1

Savior, teach me, day by day, love's sweet lesson to obey; sweeter lesson cannot be, loving him who first loved me.

Verse 2

With a child's glad heart of love, at thy bidding may I move; prompt to serve and follow thee, loving him who first loved me.

Verse 3

Teach me thus thy steps to trace, strong to follow in thy grace; learning how to love from thee, loving him who first loved me.

Verse 4

Love in loving finds employ, in obedience all her joy; ever new that joy will be, loving him who first loved me.