- I ought to love my Savior,
He loved me long ago;
Looked on my soul with favor,
When deep in guilt and woe.
And though my sin had grieved Him,
His Father�s law had crossed,
Love drew Him down from heaven,
To seek and save the lost.
- I ought to love my Savior,
He bore my sin and shame;
From glory to the manger,
On wings of love He came.
He trod this earth in sorrow,
Endured the pains of hell;
That I should not be banished,
But in His glory dwell.
- I ought to love my Savior,
Upon the cross He died;
Behold the world�s Creator,
�My God, my God,� He cried.
Oh, listen to those accents
Of love divine so free;
� �Tis finished!��my salvation;
Thine shall the glory be.
- I ought to love my Savior,
He pardoned all my sin;
Then sanctified my nature,
And keeps me pure within.
He fills me with His glory,
And bears my soul above;
This world, oh, wondrous story,
�Tis love, redeeming love.
- O Christ, I can but love Thee,
What heart could e�er withhold;
A love that cost so dearly,
The off�ring of Thy soul?
O King of love immortal,
Reign in my heart alone;
And flood this earthen temple,
With glory from Thy throne.
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