Author: John Greenleaf Whittier (1807-1892) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #675 (2013) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Hymnal Title: Ancient and Modern Lyrics: 1 Immortal Love for ever full,
for ever flowing free,
for ever shared, for ever whole,
a never-ebbing sea.
2 Our outward lips confess the name
all other names above;
love only knoweth whence it came
and comprehendeth love.
3 We may not climb the heavenly steeps
to bring the Lord Christ down;
in vain we search the lowest deeps,
for him no depths can drown:
4 But warm, sweet, tender, even yet
a present help is he;
and faith has still its Olivet,
and love its Galilee.
5 The healing of his seamless dress
is by our beds of pain;
we touch him in life's throng and press,
and we are whole again.
6 Through him the first fond prayers are said
our lips of childhood frame;
the last low whispers of our dead
are burdened with his name.
7 Alone, O Love ineffable,
thy saving name is given;
to turn aside from thee is hell,
to walk with thee is heaven. Topics: Wholeness and Healing; God Love of; Healing; Jesus compassion; Jesus Life and Ministry; Jesus Name; Prayer; Proper 23 Year C; Proper 5 Year A; Proper 8 Year B; The Second Sunday of Lent Year A; The Third Sunday before Lent Year B Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11-14 Languages: English Tune Title: BISHOPTHORPE
Immortal Love for ever full