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Text:Burke
Tune:BURKE
Composer:R. M. McIntosh

45. Burke

1 I would love thee, God and Father;
My Redeemer and my King!
I would love thee; For without thee,
Life is but a bitter thing.

2 I would love thee, ev'ry blessing;
Flows to me from out thy throne.
I would love thee, He who loves thee,
Never feels himself alone.

3 I would love thee, look upon me,
Ever guide me with thine eye;
I would love thee If not nourished
By thy love, my soul would die.

Text Information
First Line: I would love thee, God and Father
Title: Burke
Language: English
Publication Date: 1881
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: BURKE
Composer: R. M. McIntosh
Meter: 8s & 7s
Key: A Major
Notes: Public Domain.



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