Of Jesus’ sweet affection

Of Jesus’ sweet affection

I’ll sing exultantly.

For me He bore affliction

And came to dwell in me.

His life and peace bestowing

He cares unceasingly;

His love’s e’er fresher growing

More sweet and dear to me.

Sweeter as the days go by

Sweeter as the days go by;

Honey

wine

excelling

E’er love’s praise I’m telling!

Sweeter as the days go by.

Of His love’s vast dimensions

I’ll loud extol and praise.

What intimate affections

Ne’er leave me all my days.

So tender is my Lover;

His heart is linked to mine;

His love keeps growing richer

And deeper all the time.

Deeper as the days go by

Deeper as the days go by;

Ocean’s depth excelling

E’er love’s praise I’m telling!

Deeper as the days go by.

Strong

gentle love of Jesus

I evermore shall tell;

He’s stronger than the strongest;

So is His love as well.

Though earth and heavens alter

Seas dry and rocks decay

His love will never falter;

’Tis changeless all the way.

Changeless as the days go by

Changeless as the days go by;

Sun and moon surpassing—

Praise to everlasting.

Changeless as the days go by!