Oh How I Love Jesus Lyrics
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.
Refrain:
O how I love Jesus,
O how I love Jesus,
O how I love Jesus,
because he first loved me!
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. [Refrain]
3 It tells of one whose loving heart
can feel my deepest woe;
who in each sorrow bears a part
that none can bear below. [Refrain]
Oh How I Love Jesus Hymn History
There is still debate as to the authorship of this hymn, “Oh How I Love Jesus”. In most hymns the author is unknown but some attribute this hymn to Frederick Whitfield.
Frederick Whitfield was born on 7th January 1829 in Dublin, Ireland. He studied at Trinity College in Dublin and came out with a B.A. in 1859.
Thereafter he was ordained as curate of Oatley. He wrote over thirty songs. His most famous hymn is “I need Thee Precious Jesus.
Below are more hymns’ lyrics and stories:
As Thy Days Thy Strength Shall Be
Asleep in Jesus! Blessed Sleep
Some Day the Silver Cord Will Break
