135   I love thee better, Lord




[V1]
135
I LOVE THEE BETTER, LORD.

I know I love thee better,
Lord, Than any earthly joy;
For thou hast given me the peace,
Which nothing can destroy.

[C]
The half has never yet been told,
(never told)
Of love so full and free;
The half has never yet been told, ………
(never told)
The blood it cleanseth me.
(cleanseth me)

[V2]
I know that thou art nearer still,
Than any earthly throng;
And sweeter is the thought of thee,
Than any lovely song.

[C]
The half has never yet been told,
(never told)
Of love so full and free;
The half has never yet been told, ………
(never told)
The blood it cleanseth me.
(cleanseth me)

[V3]
Thou hast put gladness in my heart,
Then may I well be glad;
Without the secret of thy love,
I could not but be sad.

[C]
The half has never yet been told,
(never told)
Of love so full and free;
The half has never yet been told, ………
(never told)
The blood it cleanseth me.
(cleanseth me)

[V4]
O Saviour, precious Saviour mine!
What will thy presence be,
If such a life of joy can crown,
Our walk on earth with thee?

[C]
The half has never yet been told,
(never told)
Of love so full and free;
The half has never yet been told, ………
(never told)
The blood it cleanseth me.
(cleanseth me)