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The love of God is greater far
Than tongue or pen can ever tell.
It goes beyond the highest star
And reaches to the lowest hell.
The guilty pair, bowed down with care,
God gave His Son to win;
His erring child He reconciled
And pardoned from his sin.
Than tongue or pen can ever tell.
It goes beyond the highest star
And reaches to the lowest hell.
The guilty pair, bowed down with care,
God gave His Son to win;
His erring child He reconciled
And pardoned from his sin.
O love of God, how rich and pure!
How measureless and strong!
It shall forevermore endure—
The saints’ and angels’ song.
How measureless and strong!
It shall forevermore endure—
The saints’ and angels’ song.
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When hoary time shall pass away,
And earthly thrones and kingdoms fall;
When men who here refuse to pray,
On rocks and hills and mountains call;
God’s love, so sure, shall still endure,
All measureless and strong;
Redeeming grace to Adam’s race—
The saints’ and angels’ song.
And earthly thrones and kingdoms fall;
When men who here refuse to pray,
On rocks and hills and mountains call;
God’s love, so sure, shall still endure,
All measureless and strong;
Redeeming grace to Adam’s race—
The saints’ and angels’ song.
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Could we with ink the ocean fill,
And were the skies of parchment made;
Were every stalk on earth a quill,
And every man a scribe by trade;
To write the love of God above
Would drain the ocean dry;
Nor could the scroll contain the whole,
Though stretched from sky to sky.
And were the skies of parchment made;
Were every stalk on earth a quill,
And every man a scribe by trade;
To write the love of God above
Would drain the ocean dry;
Nor could the scroll contain the whole,
Though stretched from sky to sky.
Words & Music © 1923, Ren. 1951 by Hope Publishing Co., Carol Stream, IL 60188.
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Brampton, ON, Canada
There truly is no greater love.
Lagos, Nigeria
Amen
Zaria, Kaduna, Nigeria
This love is indeed measureless, for it to cover our measureless sin. In a world where one man who himself was created sees him self as one who can then undo. God please have mercy on Our land. I sing this song every time and it just encourages me to go on.
Kigali, Rwanda
This is song is my favorite and I like it sung by Gaither Vocal Band. Glory be to the Most High, The God of Army.
Mount Vernon, NY, United States
This is one of my favorite hymns. One could easily preach a sermon from them. Verse 3 brings me to tears each time. God who created, sustains and owns the universe, is intentional about me and love me with His everlasting love in spite of my faults. I am undeserving and I owe him my life. Combining all the great minds who ever lived, collectively, they would still be unable to fathom the dimension of God’s love, mercy and grace.
Anaheim, CA, United States
For me Ephesians 2:4-7 is brought to my mind. It’s always about God!
Chilliwack, BC, Canada
Wonderful description of God's Love!
Verse 3 especially, brings me to tears! And thank you to George Beverly Shea for putting his heart and voice into this.
Kampala, Uganda
Wooow😥. Am in love with this song. His love is rich and pure. No one can. have this love like for God
Tustin, CA, United States
Oh how we have to be reminded of this so greater love which is so sure, strong, rich, pure, immeasurable. Such a beautiful song which brings us back to his love and keeps us drenched in his Love. All things are taken care of. We are in the ascension with Christ in the heavenlies through the love of God which has been poured out into us. What can be a more privileged position to be in.
Auckland, New Zealand
Thanks for sharing the song
I love praising God early morning when I wake up.
I just finished my early morning devotion
Praise the Lord God Almighty
God Bless