Author: George Matheson Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #480 (1989) Meter: 8.8.8.8.6 Lyrics: 1. O Love that wilt not let me go,
I rest my weary soul in thee;
I give thee back the life I owe,
that in thine ocean depths
its flow may richer, fuller be.
2. O Light that followest all my way,
I yield my flickering torch to thee;
my heart restores its borrowed ray,
that in thy sunshine's blaze
its day may brighter, fairer be.
3. O Joy that seekest me through pain,
I cannot close my heart to thee;
I trace the rainbow thru the rain,
and feel the promise is not vain,
that morn shall tearless be.
4. O Cross that liftest up my head,
I dare not ask to fly from thee;
I lay in dust life's glory dead,
and from the ground there blossoms
red life that shall endless be.
Topics: Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace Prayer, Trust, Hope; The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Funeral and Memorial Service; Aspiration and Resolve; Assurance; Commitment; Grief; Hope; Love Languages: English Tune Title: ST. MARGARET
O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go