Laudes Domini ‎#262

262. The seeking love of God

1 God loved the world of sinners lost
And ruined by the fall;
Salvation full, at highest cost,
He offers free to all.

Refrain:
Oh, 'twas love, 'twas wondrous love!
The love of God to me;
It brought my Saviour from above,
To die on Calvary.

2 Ev'n now by faith I claim him mine,
The risen Son of God;
Redemption by his death I find,
And cleansing through the blood. [Refrain]

3 Love brings the glorious fullness in,
And to his saints makes known
The blessed rest from inbred sin,
Through faith in Christ alone. [Refrain]

4 Believing souls, rejoicing go;
There shall to you be given
A glorious foretaste, here below,
Of endless life in heaven. [Refrain]

5 Of victory now o'er Satan's power
Let all the ransomed sing,
And triumph in the dying hour
Through Christ the Lord our King. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: God loved the world of sinners lost
• Title: The seeking love of God
• Author: Mrs. M. M. Stockton
• Refrain First Line: Oh, 'twas love, 'twas wondrous love!
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1888
• Scripture:
  Psalm 14:1
  ;
  Matthew 18:11
  ;
  Luke 19:10
  ;
  John 3:16
  ;
  Romans 5:8
  ;
  2 Corinthians 9:15
  ;
  1 Timothy 1:15
• Topic: Access to God; Atonement: Provided; Christ: Blood of; Christ: Ransom; Christ: Redeemer; Christ: Saviour

Tune Information

• Name: WONDROUS LOVE
• Composer: W. G. Fischer
• Meter: P. M.
• Key: E♭ Major