The Sunday School Hymnal: with offices of devotion 141. I would love Thee, God and Father

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The Sunday School Hymnal‎#141

142

Text:	I would love Thee, God and Father
Tune:	RHONE
Composer:	Rev. S. L. Krebs, (1861- )

1 I would love Thee, God and Father,
My Redeemer, and my King;
I would love Thee; for without Thee,
Life is but a bitter thing.
I would love Thee; look upon me,
Ever guide me with Thine eye;
I would love Thee; if not nourished
By Thy love, my soul would die.

2 I would love Thee; may Thy brightness
Dazzle my rejoicing eyes;
I would love Thee; may Thy goodness
Watch from heaven o’er all I prize.
I would love Thee, I have vowed it;
On Thy love my heart is set;
While I love Thee, I will never
My Redeemer’s blood forget.

Text Information
First Line:	I would love Thee, God and Father
Meter:	8s. & 7s. D.
Publication Date:	1900
Topic:	Christ: Blood of; Christ: Love of; Christ: Redeemer; Consecration; Guidance; Vows (3 more...)
Notes:	Public Domain.