The Love of God
4HIM · Hymns: A Place of Worship [2000]
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.
CHORUS
O love of God, how rich and pure!
How measureless and strong!
It shall forevermore endure
The saints' and angels' song.
When years of 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.
REPEAT CHORUS
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.
REPEAT CHORUS
The Love of God
The Love of God stands as a testament to 4HIM's enduring mastery of gospel-infused R&B. Recorded for the 2000 album Hymns: A Place of Worship, the track showcases the group's signature tight harmonies and soulful delivery. While the quartet achieved significant commercial success in the early 1990s with hits like When I Get Home and Take Me to the Place, this later recording highlights their ability to reinterpret traditional spiritual themes through a contemporary lens. The song reflects the group's consistent dedication to vocal excellence and emotional depth throughout their discography. By focusing on timeless messages of faith, 4HIM bridges the gap between classic gospel traditions and modern R&B sensibilities. This recording remains a cherished example of their versatility, proving that their vocal chemistry and artistic vision continued to evolve well into the new millennium.