My God, I Love Thee | Music Video

Last Tuesday, I had a music recital for my students. As has become the tradition, I'll finish the recital with my own piece (after all, if I have to make all of my students play, why don't I play myself? ;)). This is one of the newer advanced arrangements that the Lord allowed me to complete. The message of this song is amazing! Lyrics below the video.

(note: this arrangement is available for purchase on www.withajoyfulnoise.com)

My God, I Love Thee

Words: attributed to Francis Xavier

My God, I love Thee, not because

I hope for heav’n thereby,

Nor yet for fear that loving not

I might forever die;

But for that Thou didst all mankind

Upon the cross embrace;

For us didst bear

the nails and spear,

And manifold disgrace;

And griefs and torments numberless,

And sweat of agony;

E’en death itself, and all for man,

Who was Thine enemy.

Then why, most loving

Jesus Christ,

Should I not love Thee well?

Not for the sake of

winning heav’n,

Nor any fear of hell;

Not with the hope of

gaining aught,

Not seeking a reward,

But as Thyself hast loved me,

O ever-loving Lord!

E’en so I love Thee, and will love,

And in Thy praise will sing,

Solely because Thou art my God

And my eternal King!