Oh the Deep Deep Love of Jesus Accompaniment Track

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1 O the deep, deep love of Jesus!
Vast, unmeasured, boundless, free,
rolling as a mighty ocean
in its fullness over me.
Underneath me, all around me,
is the current of thy love;
leading onward, leading homeward,
to thy glorious rest above.

2 O the deep, deep love of Jesus!
Spread his praise from shore to shore;
how he loveth, ever loveth,
changeth never, nevermore;
how he watches o'er his loved ones,
died to call them all his own;
how for them he intercedeth,
watcheth o'er them from the throne.

3 O the deep, deep love of Jesus!
Love of ev'ry love the best:
'tis an ocean vast of blessing,
'tis a haven sweet of rest.
O the deep, deep love of Jesus!
'Tis a heav'n of heav'ns to me;
and it lifts me up to glory,
for it lifts me up to thee.

Source: Trinity Psalter Hymnal #463

Author: S. Trevor Francis

Francis, Samuel Trevor, son of an artist, was born at Cheshunt, Herts, in 1835, and is a merchant in London. He has written numerous hymns, which have been printed in various religious newspapers and periodicals during the past 30 years. Of these hymns the following are in the Enlarged London Hymn Book, 1873:— 1. Blessed, blessed Jesus. Pressing Onward. 2. Gracious Saviour, grant Thy word. Lent. 3. Home, home of light and glory. Heaven Desired. 4. I am waiting for the dawning. Heaven Anticipated. 5. Jesus, we remember Thee. Passiontide. 6. O child of sorrow, weary, distressed. Salvation in Jesus only. 7. O Jesus, how great is Thy mercy. Salvation in Jesus. 8. Safe to land, no shadows darken. Death and B… Go to person page >

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First Line:	O the deep, deep love of Jesus
Title:	O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus!
Author:	S. Trevor Francis
Meter:	8.7.8.7 D
Language:	English
Copyright:	Public Domain

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The second line of this hymn describes the love of Jesus as "vast, unmeasured, boundless, free." In our finite, physical world, it is difficult to genuinely comprehend this concept. The ocean is the largest thing on earth. Its deepest point is deeper than the highest mountain on earth, yet God's love is deeper still. From any point on the coast, we can see just a small fraction of the sea. We know that the vast ocean has boundaries, but God's love is boundless.

Text:

Samuel Trevor Francis is the author of this hymn. Nothing else about it is known for sure. There is a legend that he wrote it as a personal testimony after nearly committing suicide as a young man by jumping into the Thames River off London's Hungerford Bridge. While this suggests a certain dramatic angle for interpreting the hymn, no reputable evidence has been found to corroborate the story.

The text has three eight-line stanzas. It is a testimony in the first person to the magnitude, power, eternity, and sweetness of the love of Jesus, and how His love will carry us to Him someday.

Tune:

The most common tune for this text is a Welsh one, EBENEZER. It was written by Thomas Williams in the late nineteenth century as part of an anthem. An alternate title is TON-Y-BOTEL, which comes from a legend that this tune was found in a bottle on the coast of Wales. EBENEZER can be sung in unison or harmony. Sing with a brisk tempo, so that the triplets do not drag.

When/Why/How:

This hymn could be used for a service where the love of God or testimony to God's love is a theme. If the hymn is a familiar one to the congregation, a piano setting, such as is found in "My Jesus, I Love Thee" or "Celtic Hymn Settings for Piano" could be used for a time of reflection following a testimony of faith or a Scripture reading. Otherwise, a choral anthem could be used for the purpose, such as "O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus" set to the peaceful tune BUNESSAN with piano accompaniment and some original music by Jack Schrader.

Tiffany Shomsky,
Hymnary.org

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Ambassador Hymnal #579

Display Title: O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus First Line: O the deep, deep love of Jesus Tune Title: EBENEZER Author: S. Trevor Francis, 1834-1925 Meter: 87 87 D Date: 1994 Subject: Adoration | ; Atonement | ; Devotional | ; Encouragement | ; Jesus Christ | His Love; Trust |

Ambassador Hymnal #579

Baptist Hymnal 1991 #409

Display Title: O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus First Line: O the deep, deep love of Jesus Tune Title: HARRIS Author: Samuel Trevor Francis Meter: 8.7.8.7.D. Scripture: Ephesians 3:18 Date: 1991

Baptist Hymnal 1991 #409

Baptist Hymnal 2008 #171

Display Title: O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus First Line: O the deep, deep love of Jesus Tune Title: HARRIS Author: Samuel Trevor Francis Meter: 8.7.8.7.D. Date: 2008 Subject: Jesus, His Love, Mercy, Grace | ; Praise, Adoration, Worship, Exaltation of Jesus |

Baptist Hymnal 2008 #171

Celebrating Grace Hymnal #438

Display Title: O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus First Line: O the deep, deep love of Jesus Tune Title: EBENEZER Author: Samuel Trevor Francis Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Date: 2010 Subject: Jesus Christ-Love For Us | ; Proclamation | ; Salvation | ; The Church at Worship | Proclamation

Celebrating Grace Hymnal #438

Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New #538

Display Title: O the deep, deep love of Jesus! First Line: O the deep, deep love of Jesus! Tune Title: EBENEZER (TON-Y-BOTEL) Author: Samuel Trevor Francis, 1834-1925 Meter: 87 87 D Scripture: Micah 7:18-19; Ephesians 3:18-19 Date: 2000 Subject: Evangelism | ; Grace and Providence | ; Protection | ; Redemption and Salvation |

Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New #538

Complete Mission Praise #522

Display Title: O the deep, deep love of Jesus! First Line: O the deep, deep love of Jesus! Tune Title: EBENEZER Author: Samuel Trevor Francis, 1834-1925 Meter: 87 87 D Date: 1999 Subject: Living the Christian Life | Comfort, Strength and Security; Living the Christian Life | Worship and Adoration; The Godhead | Jesus - God the Son

Complete Mission Praise #522

Lift Up Your Hearts #796

Display Title: Oh, the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus First Line: Oh, the deep, deep love of Jesus Tune Title: EBENEZER Author: Samuel Trevor Francis Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Scripture: Malachi 3:6; John 13:1; John 15:13; Romans 11:33-36; Ephesians 3:16-17; Ephesians 5:16-19; Hebrews 7:25; James 1:17; 1 John 3:1-13 Date: 2013 Subject: Elements of Worship | Baptism; Jesus Christ | Hope; Jesus Christ | Love; Jesus Christ | Savior; Mission |

Lift Up Your Hearts #796

Rejoice Hymns #99

Display Title: O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus First Line: O the deep, deep love of Jesus Tune Title: BUNESSAN Author: Samuel Trevor Francis, 1834-1925 Meter: 8.7.8.7. Date: 2011 Subject: God | Love; God | Mercy

Rejoice Hymns #99

Sing Joyfully #72

Display Title: O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus First Line: O, the deep, deep love of Jesus Tune Title: [O, the deep, deep love of Jesus] Author: Samuel Trevor Francis Date: 1989 Subject: Jesus Christ | Love; Jesus Christ | Refuge

Sing Joyfully #72

The Celebration Hymnal #352

Display Title: O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus First Line: O the deep, deep love of Jesus Tune Title: EBENEZER Author: Samuel Trevor Francis Meter: 8.7.8.7.D. Date: 1997 Subject: The Life of Christ | The Redeemer: His Grace, Love and Mercy

The Celebration Hymnal #352

The Covenant Hymnal #346

Display Title: O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus First Line: O the deep, deep love of Jesus Tune Title: EBENEZER Author: Samuel Trevor Francis, 1834-1925 Meter: 8.7.8.7.D. Scripture: John 13:1; Romans 5:8; Romans 8:34; Ephesians 3:14-19 Date: 1996 Subject: Grace Through Faith | ; Jesus Christ | Love; Jesus Christ | Presence; Mercy |

The Covenant Hymnal #346

The Worshiping Church #477

Display Title: O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus First Line: O the deep, deep love of Jesus Tune Title: EBENEZER Author: S. Trevor Francis Meter: 8.7.8.7.D. Scripture: Malachi 3:6; John 13:1; John 15:13; Hebrews 7:25; 1 John 3:1 Date: 1990 Subject: Adoration | of Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ | Advocate; Redemption in Christ | Christ's Saving Work

The Worshiping Church #477

Together in Song #232

Display Title: O the deep, deep love of Jesus First Line: O the deep, deep love of Jesus Tune Title: EBENEZER Author: Samuel Trevor Francis, 1834-1925 Meter: 87.87 D Scripture: Deuteronomy 33:27; Jeremiah 31:3; Ezekiel 47:12; 1 Corinthians 2:1-10; 2 Corinthians 4:13-15; Galatians 2:19-20; Ephesians 2:1-10; Ephesians 3:14-17; Ephesians 3:18-19; 1 John 4:9-12; 1 John 4:13-16 Date: 1999 Subject: Comfort | ; Consummation in Christ | ; Funerals | ; God's Love to Us | ; Heaven | ; Jesus Christ | Priesthood and Intercession; Jesus Christ | Redeemer; Personal Response to Jesus | ; Saints Days and Holy Days | St James; Saints Days and Holy Days | St John the Evangelist; Saints Days and Holy Days | St Peter Source: Alt.: Hymns for Today's Church

Together in Song #232

Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) #535

Display Title: O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus! First Line: O the deep, deep love of Jesus Tune Title: EBENEZER (OR TON-Y-BOTEL) Author: Samuel Trevor Francis, 1834-1925 Meter: 8.7.8.7.D. Scripture: John 13:1; Ephesians 3:19 Date: 1990 Subject: Christ | Love and Grace of; The Way of Salvation | Sanctification

Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) #535

Trinity Psalter Hymnal #463

Display Title: O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus! First Line: O the deep, deep love of Jesus! Tune Title: EBENEZER (TON-Y-BOTEL) Author: Samuel Trevor Francis, 1834-1925 Meter: 8.7.8.7.D. Scripture: John 13:1; Ephesians 3:16-19; Hebrews 7:25 Date: 2018 Subject: Christ | As Priest; Christ | Love and Grace of; Sanctification |

Trinity Psalter Hymnal #463

Worship and Rejoice #398

Display Title: O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus First Line: O the deep, deep love of Jesus Tune Title: EBENEZER Author: Samuel Trevor Francis, 1834-1925 Meter: 8.7.8.7.D. Scripture: Malachi 3:6; John 13:1; John 15:13; Romans 11:33-36; Hebrews 7:25; James 1:17; 1 John 3:1 Date: 2003

Worship and Rejoice #398

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