*We* love because *he* has first loved us. 1 John 4:19
As the Father has loved me, I also have loved you: abide in my love. John 15:9
-
Romans 15:29, John 15:11'Tis the truest joy and blessing
Philippians 3:10, Romans 10:9Jesus as our Lord to know,
Acts 13:48,49, John 14:21Here to yield Him full allegiance,
1 Peter 2:21, John 21:22Follow in His steps below.
-
Ephesians 3:19, John 15:9With a perfect love He loves us,
John 7:37,38, John 13:1Nought its ceaseless flow can stay;
1 Corinthians 7:23, John 15:16For His pleasure He has bought us,
Acts 20:28, John 14:20He Himself is ours for aye.
-
John 10:27,28, John 15:9Never shall His love, so faithful,
John 10:27,28, Philippians 4:19Of our needs forgetful be:
1 Corinthians 13:8, Philippians 4:19'Tis a source that never faileth,
Romans 5:17, Philippians 4:19Inexhaustible and free.
-
Luke 24:32, John 21:15If He claims our hearts' affections
Luke 24:32, John 21:15Unreservèd as our own,
1 John 4:19, John 15:9'Tis because of love unchanging,
1 John 4:19, John 15:9That in Him was first made known.