Author: Frank E. Roush Hymnal: Christian Hymns #347 (1935) First Line: Christ Jesus my Lord from heaven came Lyrics: 1 Christ Jesus my Lord from heaven came,
To save me from guilt and sin and shame;
His death on the cross of Calvary,
Brought pardon and gave me liberty.
Chorus:
I love Him because He first loved me,
He first loved me, He first loved me;
I love Him because He first loved me,
And died on the cross of Calvary.
2 He sweat as of blood in pray'r for me,
Heartbroken in dark Gethsemane,
While angels from blessed realms of light
Gave strength to His aching heart that night. [Chorus]
3 Up Calvary’s hill the cross He bore,
And for me a crown of thorns He wore;
They nailed Him upon the tree to die,
Then darkness came over earth and sky. [Chorus]
4 My Lord who was slain by sinful man,
A wonderful Friend to me has been;
He rose from the tomb with victory,
And now I love Him as He loves me. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Christ Jesus my Lord from heaven came]
I Love Him Because He First Loved Me
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