135. I Love Thee Better, Lord.

I know I love thee better,
Lord, Than any earthly joy;
For thou hast given me the peace,
Which nothing can destroy.

* CHORUS
The half has never yet been told, (never told)
Of love so full and free;
The half has never yet been told, ……… (never told)
The blood it cleanseth me. (cleanseth me)*

I know that thou art nearer still,
Than any earthly throng;
And sweeter is the thought of thee,
Than any lovely song.

Thou hast put gladness in my heart,
Then may I well be glad;
Without the secret of thy love,
I could not but be sad.

O Saviour, precious Saviour mine!
What will thy presence be,
If such a life of joy can crown,
Our walk on earth with thee?