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21. The Love of Jesus

Text Information
First Line: If it were not for God's pardon
Title: The Love of Jesus
Author: G. S. DeM.
Refrain First Line: Oh, the precious love of Jesus now is shining in my soul
Language: English
Publication Date: 1968
Copyright: 1968, by The Gospel Song Pub. Assn. Of America, Inc., in "Evangel Songs"
Tune Information
Name: [If it were not for God's pardon]
Composer (Melody): George S. Demuth
Harmonizer: Clyde W. Ballew
Incipit: 34551 23133 21165
Copyright: 1968, by The Gospel Song Pub. Assn. Of America, Inc., in "Evangel Songs"



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