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Lyrics:From London Hymn Book
Music:Stephen C. Foster
Meter:10.10.10.12 with chorus

This hymn has a unique tune

 

 1  Gone from my heart the world and all its charms;

    Now through the blood I'm saved from all alarms;

    Down at the cross my heart is bending low;

    The precious blood of Jesus cleanses white as snow.

 

I love Him, I love Him,

Because He first loved me,

And purchased my salvation on Calv'ry's tree.

 

 2  Once I was lost, and fallen deep in sin;

    Once was a slave to passions fierce within;

    Once was afraid to meet an angry God,

    But now I'm cleansed from every stain thro' Jesus' blood.

 

I love Him, I love Him,

Because He first loved me,

And purchased my salvation on Calv'ry's tree.

 

 3  Once I was bound, but now I am set free;

    Once I was blind, but now the light I see;

    Once I was dead, but now in Christ I live,

    To tell the world around the peace that He doth give.

 

I love Him, I love Him,

Because He first loved me,

And purchased my salvation on Calv'ry's tree.