Author: Edward Caswall, 1814-78 Hymnal: The New English Hymnal #73a (1986) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 My God, I love thee; not because
I hope for heaven thereby,
Nor yet because who love thee not
Are lost eternally.
2 Thou, O my Jesus, thou didst me
Upon the Cross embrace;
For me 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
That was thine enemy.
4 Then why, O blessèd Jesu Christ,
Should I not love thee well,
Not for the sake of winning heaven,
Or of escaping hell;
5 Not with the hope of gaining aught,
Not seeking a reward;
But as thyself hast lovèd 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 Year Lent Languages: English Tune Title: SOLOMON
My God, I love thee; not because