1. There is a name I love to hear, I love to sing its worth; It sounds like music in my ear, The sweetest name on earth. 2. It tells me of a Savior's love, Who died to set me free; It tells me of His precious blood, The sinner's perfect plea. 3. It tells me what my Father has In store for ev'ry day; And though I tread a darksome path, Yields sunshine all the way. 4. It tells of One whose loving heart Can feel my deepest woe, Who in each sorrow bears a part, That none can bear below. Chorus: O how I love Jesus, Oh, how I love Jesus, Oh, how I love Jesus, Because He first loved me.
Lyrics:
Frederick Whitfield
Music: American melody
Tune: O, HOW I LOVE JESUS
Meter: C.M. with Refrain
Frederick Whitfield, 1829–1904
This Sunday school favorite was first published in leaflet form in 1855. The author, Frederick Whitfield, was an Anglican church clergyman. He is credited with more than thirty books of religious verse. The anonymous tune is a typical 19th century American folk song used in the campground meetings of that time.