1519. For God So Loved the World

1. A story sweet and wondrous,
Like heav’nly music swells;
In chimings clear to all who will hear,
Ring out the Gospel bells.

Refrain
For God so loved the world
That He gave His only begotten Son,
That whosoever believeth in Him,
Whosoever believeth in Him
Should not perish,
Should not perish,
But have everlasting life.

2. When, grieving, brokenhearted,
Because of sin and shame,
We find a joy earth cannot destroy,
Believing on His name. [Refrain]

3. This love beyond all measure
Of earth or sea or sky,
Could only show its full overflow,
When Jesus came to die. [Refrain]

4. Come, brother, come to Jesus;
His Word was meant for you;
His grace receive, His promise believe,
And sing His praise anew. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: A story sweet and wondrous
Title: For God So Loved the World
Author: Eliza Edmunds Hewitt (1920)
Refrain First Line: For God so loved the world
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: [A story sweet and wondrous]
Composer: Joseph Lincoln Hall
Incipit: 53343 32311 12325
Key: A♭ Major
Copyright: Public Domain



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