Edward L. Hart, who wrote the hymn, stated, “Our Savior’s
Love” grew out of a figure of speech. “The
simile goes back to seeing people in a fabric or clothing store take material
outside and into the sunlight to test its color in the only true or perfect
source of light. In the same way, the
only true test of love is the source, our Savior’s love.”
Crawford Gates, who composed the music, stated, “Though I am
aware that all creativity comes from God, perhaps three times in my career I
have been very aware of melodic ideas coming as a direct gift from Him. This was one of those times.”
Our Savior’s love
Shines like the sun with perfect light,
As from above
It breaks thru clouds of strife.
Lighting our way,
It leads us back into his sight,
Where we may stay
To share eternal life.
The Spirit, voice
Of goodness, whispers to our hearts
A better choice
Than evil’s anguished cries.
Loud may the sound
Of hope ring till all doubt departs,
And we are bound
To him by loving ties.
Our Father, God
Of all creation, hear us pray
In rev’rence, awed
By thy Son’s sacrifice.
Praises we sing.
We love thy law; we will obey.
Our heav’nly King,
In thee our hearts rejoice.
Shines like the sun with perfect light,
As from above
It breaks thru clouds of strife.
Lighting our way,
It leads us back into his sight,
Where we may stay
To share eternal life.
The Spirit, voice
Of goodness, whispers to our hearts
A better choice
Than evil’s anguished cries.
Loud may the sound
Of hope ring till all doubt departs,
And we are bound
To him by loving ties.
Our Father, God
Of all creation, hear us pray
In rev’rence, awed
By thy Son’s sacrifice.
Praises we sing.
We love thy law; we will obey.
Our heav’nly King,
In thee our hearts rejoice.
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