Epilogue

Why Should I Not Love You Well?

A hymn by E. Caswell (1814–1878)

My God, I love you, not because
I hope for heaven thereby,
nor yet because if I do not,
I shall forever die.

But you, Lord Jesus, on the cross,
once suffered in my place;
For me you bore the nails and spear,
the darkness and disgrace.

And griefs and torments numberless,
and sweat of agony;
And even death itself for one,
who was your enemy.

So why, O Saviour Jesus Christ,
should I not love you well?
Not for the sake of winning heav'n,
nor of escaping hell.

Not with the thought of seeking gain,
nor working for reward;
But as you gave yourself for me,
O ever loving Lord.

So now I'll love you, and will love,
and in your praise will sing;
Solely because you are my God,
and my eternal King.

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