If You But Knew The Love So True – Hymn Lyric
Discovering the Boundless Love of Jesus: If You But Knew The Love So True. Imagine a love so pure that someone would give up their life for you. That is the love of Jesus, and if you truly knew its depths, it would transform your life and bring you to your knees in awe and gratitude. This hymn invites us to contemplate the immense love Jesus has for us and urges us to love, trust, and serve him wholeheartedly.
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If You But Knew The Love So True – Hymn Lyric
If you but knew the love so true
Of Jesus who has died for you,
You’d come on bended knee and sue
For pard’ning grace, -if you but knew.
Refrain:
If you but knew, if you but knew
The boundless love he has for you,
You’d love him, trust him, serve him, too, –
If you but knew, if you but knew.
If you but knew how free his grace,
How strong and tender his embrace,
You’d give the love that is his due,-
If you but knew, if you but knew.
Refrain:
If you but knew, if you but knew
The boundless love he has for you,
You’d love him, trust him, serve him, too, –
If you but knew, if you but knew.
If you but knew the sweet relief
He gives his people in their grief,
And how their strength he will renew,
You’d trust in him-if you but knew.
Refrain:
If you but knew, if you but knew
The boundless love he has for you,
You’d love him, trust him, serve him, too, –
If you but knew, if you but knew.
If you but new the holy might
That put Satanic foes to flight,
How with his pow’r he will endue,
You’d come to him, -if you but knew.
Refrain:
If you but knew, if you but knew
The boundless love he has for you,
You’d love him, trust him, serve him, too, –
If you but knew, if you but knew.
Meaning of If You But Knew The Love So True
If You But Knew The Love So True: Discovering the Boundless Love of Jesus
Imagine a love so true, so pure, that someone would willingly give up their life for you. That is the love of Jesus, who sacrificed himself on the cross for our sins. If you but knew the depths of his love, it would transform your life and bring you to your knees in awe and gratitude.
In this hymn, the author invites us to ponder upon the immense love that Jesus has for each one of us. He urges us to come before him in humility, seeking his pardoning grace. If only we truly understood the magnitude of his love, we would be overwhelmed and compelled to love him, trust him, and serve him wholeheartedly.
The refrain reminds us that if we but knew the boundless love Jesus has for us, it would ignite a fire within our hearts. This love would become the driving force behind our actions and decisions, shaping our lives in beautiful and meaningful ways.
Just think, if you but knew the extent of his grace, how freely he offers it to all who seek him. His grace is a gift, unearned and undeserved, yet he pours it out abundantly upon us. It is through his grace alone that we can find forgiveness and salvation.
His embrace is strong and tender, like that of a loving parent. In moments of pain and suffering, when we feel lost and alone, his embrace brings comfort and solace. If only we knew the depths of his love, we would gladly reciprocate and offer him the love and devotion he deserves.
The hymn further reminds us that if we but knew the sweet relief he provides in times of grief, we would never doubt his faithfulness. Jesus is there to carry our burdens and to give us the strength we need to face life’s challenges. When we trust in him, he renews our spirits, filling us with hope and joy even in the darkest of times.
Not only is Jesus a source of comfort and renewal, but he is also a mighty warrior. He has the power to conquer our enemies, both seen and unseen. The hymn encourages us to recognize the holy might that resides within him. With Jesus by our side, we have nothing to fear, for he will equip us with his power to overcome any obstacle that stands in our way.
If only we knew the depth and riches of his love, we would truly come to him, surrendering our lives completely. Our relationship with Jesus would become the cornerstone of our existence, guiding our every step and decision. We would find solace in his presence and strength in his grace.
So, let us take a moment to consider the message of this hymn. Let us ponder upon the love of Jesus, a love so powerful that it can transform lives. If we but knew the love so true, we would be forever changed. No longer would we wander aimlessly, searching for meaning and purpose. Instead, we would find our solace and fulfillment in the embrace of our Savior.
May this hymn serve as a reminder of the boundless love Jesus has for each and every one of us. May it inspire us to seek him, to open our hearts to his grace, and to live a life that reflects his love. If we but knew the love so true, our lives would be forever transformed.
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