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301. I Love Thee Better, Lord

1 I know I love thee better, Lord,
Than any earthly joy;
For thou hast given me the peace
Which nothing can destroy.

Chorus:
The half has never yet been told,
Of love so full and free;
The half has never yet been told,
The blood it cleanseth me.

2 I know that thou art nearer still
Than any earthly throng;
And sweeter is the tho't of thee
Than any lovely song. [Chorus]

3 Thou hast put gladness in my heart;
Then may I well be glad;
Without the secret of thy love
I could not but be sad. [Chorus]

4 O Saviour, precious Saviour, mine!
What will thy presence be,
If such a life of joy can crown
Our walk on earth with thee? [Chorus]

Text Information
First Line: I know I love thee better, Lord
Title: I Love Thee Better, Lord
Author: F. R. Havergal
Refrain First Line: The half has never yet been told
Language: English
Publication Date: 1908
Topic: Christ: Christ Precious
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [I know I love thee better, Lord]
Composer: R. E. Hudson
Key: C Major
Notes: Public Domain.



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