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I love thee, Lord, but not because I hope for heaven thereby, nor yet for fear that loving not I might for ever die; 2. but for that thou didst all the world upon the cross embrace; for us didst bear the nails and spear, and manifold disgrace, 3. and griefs and torments numberless, and sweat of agony; e'en death itself; and all for one who was thine enemy. |
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Then why, most loving Jesus Christ, should I not love thee well, not for the sake of winning heaven, nor any fear of hell; 5. not with the hope of gaining aught, not seeking a reward; but as thyself hast loved me, O ever loving Lord! 6. E'en so I love thee, and will love, and in thy praise will sing, solely because thou art my God and my eternal King. |
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