I Love Thee Better, Lord

1I know I love Thee better,
Lord,
Than any earthly joy;
For Thou hast given me the peace Which nothing can destroy.

RefrainThe half has never yet been told Of love so full and free;
The half has never yet been told,
The blood it cleaneth me.

2I know that Thou art nearer still Than any earthly throng;
And sweeter is the tho't of Thee Than any lovely song.

3Thou hast put gladness in my heart;
Then may I well be glad;
Without the secret of Thy love I could not but be sad.

4O Saviour, precious Saviour, mine!
What will Thy presence be,
If such a life of joy can crown Our walk on earth with Thee?