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The love of God is greater far
Than tongue or pen can ever tell.
It goes beyond the highest star
And reaches to the lowest hell.
The guilty pair, bowed down with care,
God gave His Son to win;
His erring child He reconciled
And pardoned from his sin.
Than tongue or pen can ever tell.
It goes beyond the highest star
And reaches to the lowest hell.
The guilty pair, bowed down with care,
God gave His Son to win;
His erring child He reconciled
And pardoned from his sin.
O love of God, how rich and pure!
How measureless and strong!
It shall forevermore endure—
The saints’ and angels’ song.
How measureless and strong!
It shall forevermore endure—
The saints’ and angels’ song.
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When hoary time shall pass away,
And earthly thrones and kingdoms fall;
When men who here refuse to pray,
On rocks and hills and mountains call;
God’s love, so sure, shall still endure,
All measureless and strong;
Redeeming grace to Adam’s race—
The saints’ and angels’ song.
And earthly thrones and kingdoms fall;
When men who here refuse to pray,
On rocks and hills and mountains call;
God’s love, so sure, shall still endure,
All measureless and strong;
Redeeming grace to Adam’s race—
The saints’ and angels’ song.
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Could we with ink the ocean fill,
And were the skies of parchment made;
Were every stalk on earth a quill,
And every man a scribe by trade;
To write the love of God above
Would drain the ocean dry;
Nor could the scroll contain the whole,
Though stretched from sky to sky.
And were the skies of parchment made;
Were every stalk on earth a quill,
And every man a scribe by trade;
To write the love of God above
Would drain the ocean dry;
Nor could the scroll contain the whole,
Though stretched from sky to sky.
Words & Music © 1923, Ren. 1951 by Hope Publishing Co., Carol Stream, IL 60188.
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Stamford, Connecticut, United States
This song was divinely inspired. It touches the core of the human heart.!!!! It echoes The word of God “what shall separate us from the LOVE of GOD “ The LOVE that will not let us go. What manner of love is this that we should be called children of God !!!! I can only respond by saying thank you God for your precious love -for the riches of your love ; the love that you commanded towards us while we were yet sinners Christ died for us hallelujah!!!!!
De Leon Springs, Florida, United States
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Palm Harbor, Florida, United States
My mother loved this hymn. She died last week, age 96. She truly shared God’s love with everyone she met.
Allendale, MI, United States
I have heard this song since I was a child but am just now beginning to understanding it, although cannot comprehend it. For some reason it came to my mind tonight and I had to look up the lyrics. God’s mercy and forgiveness because of His great love for us is so far beyond my comprehension. I’m blown away! Lord, please help me love like you do!
Nairobi, Kenya
it is wonderful to know the love of God that reaches down to us.
Louisiana, United States
Ageless The Love of God
Hanover Park, Illinois, United States
So glad to find this song!!!
Voorschoten, Zh, Netherlands
Amazing song! So beautiful!
Uganda
Indeed, it is the love that surpasses all understanding and which can not really be fully described. The psalmist was right when he said it is better than life.
All I pray is to grow daily in this love.
Nueva Ecija, Philippines
comforting and relaxing song, loved the lyrics, closed my eyes and feel every lyrics every time I listen to this amazing song.