WHAT theme so worthy to engage
The soul of man, in youth or age,
To fit the heart, e'er prone to rove,
Like this great truth, that—God is Love.
The varied mercies shown to man.,
Since earth was made, and time began,
Declare to all, and plainly prove
This blessed truth, that—God is Love.
When Christ into this world was born,
There dawn'd on earth a joyful morn;
While heaven and. earth, together strove
To tell abroad, that—God is Love.
The wondrous cross, the Savior's blood,
His solemn cry, "My God, my God,"
His death for us,—all join to prove
The eternal truth, that—God is Love.
E'er since the Lamb, who did atone,
Was crown'd and seated on the throne'
The voice that speaks from heaven above,
Proclaims to all, that—God is Love.
How blest is he who God believes,
And Christ, for life and peace, receives:
This theme is with his being wove;
He knows and proves that—God is Love.