The Love Of God
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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
Released by Religious Music, this track exemplifies the genre's commitment to traditional hymnody and spiritual reflection. The recording captures the solemnity and reverence characteristic of early 20th-century gospel and church music, drawing from a lineage of works such as 'It Is Well With My Soul Hymn' and 'We Shall Overcome.' Its composition reflects a broader cultural movement where congregational singing served as a primary vehicle for communal faith and moral instruction. As a staple of the religious music repertoire, the piece has been widely adopted in worship settings, preserving its acoustic texture and lyrical focus on divine presence. The song stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of music designed to inspire contemplation and unity within religious communities.