Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School ‎#15

15. Thy Love is Like a Burning Fire

1 I love Thee, Lord, and know not how
My transports to control;
Thy love is like a burning fire
Within my very soul.

Refrain:
O Jesus! Jesus! dearest Lord!
Forgive me if I say,
For very love, Thy sacred name
A thousand times a day.

2 O wonderful! that Thou shouldst let
So vile a heart as mine
Love Thee with such a love as this,
And make so free with Thine. [Refrain]

3 Lord, Thou to me art all in all,
My honor and my wealth,
My heart’s desire, my body’s strength,
My soul’s eternal health. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: I love Thee, Lord, and know not how
• Title: Thy Love is Like a Burning Fire
• Author: Faber
• Refrain First Line: O Jesus! Jesus! dearest Lord!
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1891
• Topic: Saving Love

Tune Information

• Name: [I love Thee, Lord, and know not how]
• Composer: Chas. Edw. Prior