African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#303

303. Of Jesus' Love That Sought Me (Sweeter as the Years Go By)

1 Of Jesus’ love that sought me
When I was lost in sin,
Of wondrous grace that brought me
Back to His fold again,
Of heights and depths of mercy
Far deeper than the sea
And higher than the heavens,
My theme shall ever be.

Refrain:
Sweeter as the years go by,
Sweeter as the years go by;
Richer, fuller, deeper,
Jesus’ love is sweeter,
Sweeter as the years go by.

2 He trod in old Judea
Life’s pathway long ago;
The people thronged about Him
His saving grace to know;
He healed the brokenhearted
And caused the blind to see;
And still His great heart yearneth
In love for even me. [Refrain]

3 ’Twas wondrous love which led Him
For us to suffer loss,
To bear without a murmur
The anguish of the cross;
With saints redeemed in glory
Let us our voices raise,
Till heaven and earth re-echo
With our Redeemer’s praise. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Of Jesus' love that sought me
• Title: Of Jesus' Love That Sought Me (Sweeter as the Years Go By)
• Author: Lelia N. Morris, 1862-1929
• Refrain First Line: Sweeter as the years go by
• Meter: 76.76.D. with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  1 Timothy 1:17
• Topic: The Christian Life: Dedication and Consecration; Cross; God: Grace; Love; Walking with God
• Copyright: © 1912, Ren. 1940 by Nazarene Publishing House
• Notes: Now Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: SWEETER AS THE YEARS GO BY
• Composer: Lelia N. Morris, 1862-1929
• Meter: 76.76.D. with Refrain
• Key: A♭ Major
• Copyright: © 1912, Ren. 1940 by Nazarene Publishing House
• Notes: Now Public Domain