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271. 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. (Chorus)

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. (Chorus)

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?
Language: English
Publication Date: 1980
Scripture: ;
Topic: Christ: Character; Christ: Savior; Praise: of Christ
Copyright: © 1923, Ren. 1951 Hope Publishing Co.
Notes: Now Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [Deep in my heart there's a gladness]
Composer: Albert A. Ketchum
Key: A♭ Major
Copyright: © 1923, Ren. 1951 Hope Publishing Co.
Notes: Now Public Domain.



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