The Celebration Hymnal ‎#739

739. Why Do I Sing About Jesus

1 Deep in my heart there's a gladness;
Jesus has saved me from sin!
Praise to His name, what a Savior!
Cleansing without and within!

Refrain:
Why do I sing about Jesus?
Why is He precious to me?
He is my Lord and my Savior;
Dying, He set me free!

2 Only a glimpse of His goodness;
That was sufficient for me.
Only one look at the Savior -
Then was my spirit set free. [Refrain]

3 He is the Fairest of fair ones;
He is the Lily, the Rose.
Rivers of mercy surround Him;
Grace, love and pity He shows. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Deep in my heart there's a gladness
• Title: Why Do I Sing About Jesus
• Author: Albert A. Ketchum
• Meter: 8.7.8.7. with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1997
• Topic: Christ: Atonement, Crucifixion, Suffering and Death; Walking with God: Peace and Joy
• Copyright: © 1923. Renewal 1951 by Hope Publishing Company
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: KETCHUM
• Composer: Albert A. Ketchum
• Meter: 8.7.8.7. with Refrain
• Key: A♭ Major
• Copyright: © 1923. Renewal 1951 by Hope Publishing Company
• Notes: Now Public Domain.