Voices of Praise ‎#192

192. One there is above all others

1 One there is above all others,
O how He loves!
His is love beyond a brother's.
O how He loves!
Earthly friends may fail or leave us,
One day soothe, the next day grieve us,
But this Friend will ne'er deceive us,
O how He loves!

2 'Tis eternal life to know Him,
O how He loves!
Think, O think how much we owe Him,
O how He loves!
With His precious blood He bought us,
In the wilderness He sought us,
To His fold He safely brought us,
O how He loves!

3 We have found a friend in Jesus,
O how He loves!
'Tis His great delight to bless us,
O how He loves!
How our hearts delight to hear Him--
Bid us dwell in safety near Him:
Why should we distrust or fear Him?
O how He loves!

4 Through His Name we are forgiven,
O how He loves!
Backward shall our foes be driven,
O how He loves!
Best of blessings He'll provide us.
Nought but good shall e'er betide us,
Safe to glory He will guide us,
O how He loves!
AMEN.

Text Information

• First Line: One there is above all others
• Meter: 8s. 4s.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1883
• Topic: Love
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: CARITAS
• Meter: 8s. 4s.
• Key: F Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain.