Of Jesus’ love that sought me - Hymn With Lyrics

1. Of Jesus’ love that sought me
When I was lost in sin,
Of wondrous grace that brought me
Back to His fold again,
Of heights and depths of mercy
Far deeper than the sea
And higher than the heavens,
My theme shall ever be.

Refrain:
Sweeter as the years go by,
Sweeter as the years go by;
Richer, fuller, deeper,
Jesus’ love is sweeter,
Sweeter as the years go by.

2. He trod in old Judea
Life’s pathway long ago;
The people thronged about Him
His saving grace to know;
He healed the brokenhearted
And caused the blind to see;
And still His great heart yearneth
In love for even me. [Refrain]

3. ’Twas wondrous love which led Him
For us to suffer loss,
To bear without a murmur
The anguish of the cross;
With saints redeemed in glory
Let us our voices raise,
Till heaven and earth re-echo
With our Redeemer’s praise. [Refrain]

Scripture; 

Psalm 92:12-14, 

Psalm 119:103-104, Mark 5:24, Luke 4:18

The hymn “Of Jesus’ Love That Sought Me”, also known by its first line “O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus”, has a rich spiritual background rooted in the personal testimony of its author, Samuel Trevor Francis (1834–1925), a British lay preacher, poet, and hymn writer.

The Story Behind the Hymn:

Samuel Trevor Francis wrote this hymn out of a deep personal spiritual experience. As a young man in London, Francis struggled with intense despair and depression. One night, overwhelmed and walking along the Hungerford Bridge over the Thames River, he contemplated ending his life.

At that moment, something powerful happened — he experienced what he described as a profound sense of Christ’s love for him, which stopped him from taking his life. That experience became a turning point, leading him to fully dedicate his life to Christ.

The words of the hymn reflect the depth, constancy, and power of Jesus' love, something Francis personally encountered when he was at his lowest. The language of the hymn is filled with ocean imagery — "vast, unmeasured, boundless, free" — symbolizing how immense and unfathomable Jesus’ love is.

Key Themes in the Hymn:

• The sovereignty and greatness of Jesus' love.

• A sense of being pursued and held by that love.

• The sacrificial nature of Christ's love in His death and resurrection.

• The personal transformation that results from experiencing divine love.