A Selection of Hymns ‎#CCLII

CCLII. Profession of Love to Christ

1 And have I, Christ, no love to thee,
No passion for thy charms?
No wish my Savior's face to see,
And dwell within his arms?

2 Is there no spark of gratitude
In this cold heart of mine
To him whose generous bosom glow'd
With friendship all divine?

3 Can I pronounce his charming name,
His acts of kindness tell;
And, while I dwell upon the theme,
No sweet emotion feel?

4 Such base ingratitude as this
What heart but must detest!
Sure Christ deserves the noblest place
In every human breast.

5 A very wretch, Lord, I should prove
Had I no love to thee:
Rather than not my Savior love,
O may I cease to be!

Text Information

• First Line: And have I, Christ, no love to thee
• Title: Profession of Love to Christ
• Author: Dr. St. Stennett
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1792
• Topic: Graces of the Spirit: Love to Christ; Ingratitude to Christ detected; Love: Profession of Love to the redeemer
• Notes: Public Domain.

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