
Author: Edward Caswall, 1814-1878; Percy Dearmer, 1867-1936 Hymnal: The Hymnal 1982 #682 (1985) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 I love thee, Lord, but not because
I hope for heaven thereby,
nor yet for fear that loving not
I might for ever die;
2 but for that thou didst all the world
upon the cross embrace;
for us didst bear the nails and spear,
and manifold disgrace,
3 and griefs and torments numberless,
and sweat of agony;
e'en death itself; and all for one
who was thine enemy.
4 Then why, most loving Jesus Christ,
should I not love thee well,
not for the sake of winning heaven,
nor any fear of hell;
5 not with the hope of gaining aught,
not seeking a reward;
but as thyself hast loved me,
O ever loving Lord!
6 E'en so I love thee, and will love,
and in thy praise will sing,
solely because thou art my God
and my eternal King.
Topics: The Christian Life Languages: English Tune Title: ST. FULBERT
I love thee, Lord, but not because