His Love is All I Need

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The love of Jesus, who can tell

Author: E. O. Excell
Tune: [The love of Jesus, who can tell]
Published in 27 hymnals

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1 The love of Jesus, who can tell,
Tho' he may know it, oh, so well?
The love that ev'ry want supplies,
The love that always satisfies;
His love is all I need!

Chorus:
So wonderful, His love to me,
More wonderful how could it be?
My ev'ry sin on Him was laid,
My ev'ry debt by Him was paid;
His love is all I need!

2 The love of Jesus, oh, what bliss,
To hear Him whisper, I am His!
Tho' I may falter on the way,
he will not let me go astray;
His love is all I need! [Chorus]

3 The love of Jesus, oh, how sweet,
To hide in such a safe retreat!
Tho' Satan would my hopes destroy,
My Savior's love is still my joy;
His love is all I need! [Chorus]

Source: Tabernacle Hymns: Number Four: a choice collection of hymns and songs for every religious use #180

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Author: E. O. Excell

Edwin Othello Excel USA 1851-1921. Born at Uniontown, OH, he started working as a bricklayer and plasterer. He loved music and went to Chicago to study it under George Root. He married Eliza Jane “Jennie” Bell in 1871. They had a son, William, in 1874. A member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, he became a prominent publisher, composer, song leader, and singer of music for church, Sunday school, and evangelistic meetings. He founded singing schools at various locations in the country and worked with evangelist, Sam Jones, as his song leader for two decades. He established a music publishing house in Chicago and authored or composed over 2,000 gospel songs. While assisting Gypsy Smith in an evangelistic campaign in Louisville,… Go to person page >

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First Line:	The love of Jesus, who can tell
Title:	His Love is All I Need
Author:	E. O. Excell
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	So wonderful His love to me
Copyright:	Public Domain