Baptist Hymnal 2008 ‎#561

561. 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!

Chorus:
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. [Refrain]

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. [Refrain]

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 Chorus
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2008
• Topic: Praise, Adoration, Worship, Exaltation of God; Redemption, Salvation, Atonement
• Copyright: Copyright 1923. Renewed 1951 Hope Publishing Company, Carol Stream, IL 60188. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: KETCHUM
• Composer: Albert A. Ketchum
• Meter: 8.7.8.7. with Chorus
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: Copyright 1923. Renewed 1951 Hope Publishing Company, Carol Stream, IL 60188. All rights reserved. Used by permission
• Notes: Now Public Domain.