Oh How I Love Jesus: Lyrics, History & Scriptural Reflection

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Find peace and spiritual refreshment in this beautiful instrumental rendition of “Oh How I Love Jesus.” Let the soul-stirring melody remind you of the precious name of Christ and His deep, unchanging love that carries you through every season.

The Scriptural Foundation
The inspiration for this timeless hymn is drawn from the powerful reality of grace found in 1 John 4:19:
“We love Him because He first loved us.”

It further reflects the triumphant security of the believer, anchoring our minds directly in the Truth of God’s Word—celebrating how the sweetest Name on earth heals our deepest woe, dries our tears with a still small voice, and safely leads us up the rugged hill to glory.

Historical Context
Written in 1855 by Frederick Whitfield (1827–1904), an Anglican clergyman from England, the lyrics originally appeared as a poem titled “There is a Name I Love to Hear” in his collection Sacred Poems and Prose. When paired with an American traditional melody and its simple, powerful refrain, the hymn spread rapidly across revival campaigns, becoming a foundational anthem of personal devotion and deep gratitude for Christ’s sacrifice.

Hymn Lyrics (Part I)
1
There is a Name I love to hear
I love to speak its worth
It sounds like music in mine 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
3
It tells me of a Father’s smile
Beaming upon His child
It cheers me through this little while
Through desert waste and wild
4
It tells me what my Father hath
In store for every day
And though I tread a darksome path
Yields sunshine all the way
5
It tells of One whose loving heart
Can feel my deepest woe
Who in my sorrow bears a part
That none can bear below

Hymn Lyrics (Part II)
6
It bids my trembling heart rejoice
It dries each rising tear
It tells me in a still small voice
To trust and never fear
Refrain
O how I love Jesus
O how I love Jesus
O how I love Jesus
Because He first loved me
7
Jesus the name I love so well
The name I love to hear
No saint on earth its worth can tell
No heart conceive how dear
8
This name shall shed its fragrance still
Along this thorny road
Shall sweetly smooth the rugged hill
That leads me up to God
9
And there with all the blood-bought throng
From sin and sorrow free
I’ll sing the new eternal song
Of Jesus’ love to me
Refrain
O how I love Jesus
O how I love Jesus
O how I love Jesus
Because He first loved me

Ways to Use This Instrumental
This arrangement is designed for deep reflection and high-retention listening:
Prayer & Meditation: Focus on the comforting truth of Christ’s presence in your times of sorrow or joy.
Study Background: A non-intrusive melody for focused Bible study or deep reading.
Quiet Reflection: Perfect for creating a calm, peaceful atmosphere for morning devotionals or evening rest.

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