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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.
2
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.
3
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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Lindale, GA, United States
Rev. Branton, that wouldn't surprise me one bit about the demented man! I think I've heard that story before. The love of God can definitely reach that far. Were we not all demented in our own sinful lives before Jesus?
Rome, GA, United States
Verse 3 was found posted on the wall of an asylum apparently written by a man said to have beed demented
Frisco, Texas, United States
I heard the wonderful story of how the lyrics were written on the radio station, BBN (Bible Broadcasting Network). It really touched my heart!! However, I cannot remember all the details. Do you have that story and can you share it? I would so appreciate it!
Kingstown, Saint Vincent And The Grenadines
Indeed...... what a great love!!! This love can not be found in mere flesh but in the Lord and saviour Jesus Christ.
No greater love hath no man than this than when a man lay down his life for his friend!!!
Duluth, MN, United States
The last verse draws such a picture of the vastness of our God’s love. So much so, in fact, I have yet to read that verse out loud without crying.
Jackson, Michigan, United States
This song came to me from memory as I sat down at the piano. It has flooded my heart and mind for several days now. The lyrics are POWERFUL and TRUE. Nothing can separate us from the love of God.
Bristol, TN, United States
Such a lovely song
Laguna, Philippines
I like the simple accompaniment.
This hymn really speaks to my soul and my heart cries everytime I sing it.
United States
Thank You our dear Father, Your love
is limitless! For You so loved the world!
God’s love, so sure, shall still endure,
All measureless and strong;
Redeeming grace to Adam’s race—
The saints’ and angels’ song.
One of my favorites. Singing this often with my most favorite song, No One Ever Cared For Me Like Jesus. I will never get tired singing, The Love of God...