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144a. I love Jesus

1 Hark! the Gospel news is sounding,
Christ has suffer'd on the tree;
Stream of mercy are abounding,
Grace for all is rich and free.

Chorus:
I love Jesus, hallelujah,
I love Jesus, yes, I do!
I love Jesus, he's my Saviour,
Jesus smiles and loves me, too.

2 Oh, escape to yonder mountain,
Now begin to watch and pray;
Christ invites you to the fountain,
Come and wash your sins away. [Chorus]

3 Grace is flowing like a river,
Millions there have been supplied;
Still it flows as fresh as ever,
From the Saviour's wounded side. [Chorus]

4 Christ alone shall be our portion,
Soon we hope to meet above,
Bathe in the exhaustless ocean
Of the great Redeemer's love. [Chorus]

Text Information
First Line: Hark! the Gospel news is sounding
Title: I love Jesus
Refrain First Line: I love Jesus, hallelujah
Publication Date: 1874
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [Hark! the Gospel news is sounding]
Arranger: A. Cull
Key: G Major or modal
Notes: Public Domain.



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