A Selection of Hymns ‎#CDXXV

CDXXV. Lovest thou me? feed my lambs

1 Do not I love thee, O my Lord?
Behold my heart and see:
And turn each cursed idol out,
That dares to rival thee.

2 Do not I love thee from my soul?
Then let me nothing love:
Dead be my heart to every joy,
When Jesus cannot move.

3 Is not thy name melodious still
To my attentive ear?
Doth not each pulse with pleasure bound
My Savior's voice to hear?

4 [Hast thou a lamb in all thy flock,
I would disdain to feed?
Hast thou a foe, before whose face
I fear thy cause to plead?

5 Would not mine ardent spirit vie
With angels round the throne,
To execute thy sacred will,
And make thy glory known?

6 Would not my heart pour forth its blood
In honor of thy name?
And challenge the cold hand of death
To damp th' immortal flame?]

7 Thou know'st I love thee, dearest Lord,
But Oh! I long to soar
Far from the sphere of mortal joys,
And learn to love thee more.

Text Information

• First Line: Do not I love thee, O my Lord?
• Title: Lovest thou me? feed my lambs
• Author: Dr. Doddridge
• Meter: C.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1792
• Scripture:
  John 21:15
• Topic: The Church: Associations or General Meetings of Churches and Ministers; Associations of Christians and churches: Lost thou me, feed my sheep; Love: Loves thou me
• Notes: Public Domain.

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