Love Divine. all Loves Excelling - Hymn with Lyrics

 

1. Love divine, all loves excelling,
joy of heav'n to earth come down,
fix in us Thy humble dwelling;
all Thy faithful mercies crown!
Jesus, Thou art all compassion,
pure, unbounded love Thou art;
visit us with Thy salvation;
enter every trembling heart.

2. Breathe, O breathe Thy loving Spirit
into every troubled breast!
Let us all in Thee inherit,
let us find the promised rest.
Take away our love of sinning;
Alpha and Omega be;
end of faith, as its beginning,
set our hearts at liberty.

3 .Come, Almighty to deliver;
let us all Thy life receive;
suddenly return and never,
nevermore Thy temples leave.
Thee we would be always blessing,
serve Thee as Thy hosts above;
pray, and praise Thee without ceasing,
glory in Thy perfect love.

4. Finish then, Thy new creation;
pure and spotless let us be;
let us see Thy great salvation
perfectly restored in Thee.
Changed from glory into glory,
till in heav'n we take our place,
till we cast our crowns before Thee,
lost in wonder, love, and praise.

Scripture;1 John 4:7-8; Romans 5:5; Ephesians 3:17-19; Titus 3:4-6

The hymn "Love Divine, All Loves Excelling" was written by Charles Wesley in 1747 and is one of his most well-known and beloved hymns. Charles Wesley, along with his brother John Wesley, was one of the founders of Methodism. His hymns have had a profound impact on Christian worship, especially within the Methodist tradition, and are known for their deep theological insights, rich poetic language, and emphasis on God's love and grace.