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Text:The Half Has Never Been Told
Author:Frances Ridley Havergal
Tune:[I know I love Thee better, Lord]
Composer:Ralph Erskine Hudson
Media:MIDI file

2112. The Half Has Never Been Told

1. I know I love Thee better, Lord
Than any earthly joy,
For Thou hast given me the peace
Which nothing can destroy.

Refrain
The half has never yet been told,
Of love so full and free;
The half has never yet been told,
The blood—it cleanseth me.

2. I know that Thou art nearer still
Than any earthly throng.
And sweeter is the thought of Thee
Than any lovely song. [Refrain]

3. Thou hast put gladness in my heart;
Then well may I be glad!
Without the secret of Thy love
I could not but be sad. [Refrain]

4. O Savior, precious Savior mine!
What will Thy presence be
If such a life of joy can crown
Our walk on earth with Thee? [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: I know I love Thee better, Lord
Title: The Half Has Never Been Told
Author: Frances Ridley Havergal (1878)
Refrain First Line: The half has never yet been told
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: [I know I love Thee better, Lord]
Composer: Ralph Erskine Hudson (1893)
Incipit: 13455 61111 17651
Key: C Major
Copyright: Public Domain



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