253. Sweeter as the Years Go By

1 Of Jesus’ love that sought me
When I was lost in sin;
Of wondrous grace that brought me
Back to His fold again;
Of heights and depths of mercy
Far deeper than the sea,
And higher than the heavens,
My theme shall ever be.

Refrain:
Sweeter as the years go by,
Sweeter as the years go by;
Richer, fuller, deeper,
Jesus’ love is sweeter,
Sweeter as the years go by.

2 He trod in old Judea
Life’s pathway long agol
The people thronged about Him
His saving grace to know;
He healed the broken-hearted
And caused the blind to see;
And still His great heart yearneth
In love for even me. (Refrain)

3 ’Twas wondrous love which led Him
For us to suffer loss--
To bear without a murmur
The anguish of the cross;
With saints redeemed in glory,
Let us our voices raise,
Till heaven and earth re-echo
With our Redeemer’s praise. (Refrain)

Text Information
First Line: Of Jesus' love that sought me
Title: Sweeter as the Years Go By
Author: Lelia N. Morris, 1862-1929
Refrain First Line: Sweeter as the years go by
Language: English
Publication Date: 2006
Topic: Christ: Life and Ministry; Christ: Love of; Duets (2 more...)
Copyright: © 1912, Renewed 1940 by F. M. Lusk. Assigned to Nazarene Publishing House
Notes: Now Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: [Of Jesus' love that sought me]
Composer: Lelia N. Morris, 1862-1929
Key: B♭ Major
Copyright: Arr. © 1957 Lillenas Publishing Co.; © 1912, Renewed 1940 by F. M. Lusk. Assigned to Nazarene Publishing House



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