Author: Anonymous; Edward Caswall, 1814-1878 Hymnal: CPWI Hymnal #138 (2010) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 My God, I love thee; not because
I hope for heaven thereby,
nor yet because who love thee not
are lost eternally.
2 Thou, O my Jesus, thou didst me
upon the cross embrace;
for me didst bear the nails and spear,
and manifold disgrace,
3 and griefs and torments numberless,
and sweat of agony;
yea, death itself— and all for me,
who was thine enemy.
4 Then why, most blessèd Jesu Christ,
should I not love thee well?
not for the sake of winning heaven,
nor of escaping hell;
5 not with the hope of gaining aught,
not seeking a reward,
but as thyself hast lovèd me,
O ever-loving Lord.
6 So would I love thee, dearest Lord,
and in thy praise will sing:
solely because thou art my God,
and my most loving King. Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Passion and Holy Week Scripture: 1 John 4:19 Languages: English Tune Title: ST FRANCIS XAVIER
My God, I love thee; not because