Baptist Hymnal 1991 ‎#541

541. Why Do I Sing About Jesus

1. Deep in my heart there's a gladness;
Jesus has saved me from sin!
Praise to His name, what a Savior!
Cleansing without and within!

Why do I sing about Jesus?
Why is He precious to me?
He is my lord and my Savior;
Dying, He set me free!

2. Only a glimpse of His goodness;
That was sufficient for me.
Only one look at the Savior;
Then was my spirit set free.

Why do I sing about Jesus?
Why is He precious to me?
He is my lord and my Savior;
Dying, He set me free.

3. He is the fairest of fair ones;
He is the Lily, the Rose;
Rivers of mercy surround Him,
Grace, love, and pity He shows.

Why do I sing about Jesus?
Why is He precious to me?
He is my lord and my Savior;
Dying, He set me free.

Text Information

• First Line: Deep in my heart there's a gladness
• Title: Why Do I Sing About Jesus
• Author: Albert A. Ketchum
• Refrain First Line: Why do I sing about Jesus?
• Meter: 8.7.8.7. with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1991
• Scripture:
  Psalm 28:7
• Copyright: 1923. Renewal 1951 by Hope Publishing Company
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: KETCHUM
• Composer: Albert A. Ketchum
• Meter: 8.7.8.7. with Refrain
• Key: A♭ Major
• Copyright: 1923. Renewal 1951 by Hope Publishing Company
• Notes: Now Public Domain.