O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus: Old Lyrics with Timeless Truths

M.R. Conrad

Some tunes stick with you–they live in your head and invade your quiet moments. The classic melody for “O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus” does just that. I’ve always loved this hymn and cannot understand why some modern hymnals have left it out (I’m looking at you, Rejoice Hymns!).

Recently, I discovered a new recording of this old hymn that has me playing it on repeat (just ask my family). I’ve put a link to this amazing version below.

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God’s Fatherly Pity

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A Sermon delivered on Thursday evening, March 2, 1882, by the Rev. C. H. Spurgeon at the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington

(The Metropolitan Tabernacle Pulpit Sermons, vol. 28)

Like as a father pitieth his children,
so the Lord pitieth them that fear him. (Psalm 103:13)

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The Priceless Friendship of Jesus

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“What could be better than for Him to not only love us so much that He would die for us, but to actually call us His friends, and not just servants?… (John 15:15).” - Randy Alcorn

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How Deep Is the Father’s Love?

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“Love shows its depth, not in loving those who deserve our love or in loving those who are easy to love, but in loving the unlovable, which is exactly who God loves. He loves the weak, the ungodly, sinners, and even his enemies (Rom. 5:6, 8, 10).” - Ref21

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The Whale and the Cow: Surprising Mercy in Jonah’s Story

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“If Jonah is right to have compassion on the plant, is not the Lord’s right to have compassion on a city of more than 120,000 people, along with much cattle? Now, with the context settled, we can get back to our question: Why does the Lord mention cattle?” - Desiring God

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Common Grace Is Special Too

Filings

“The symphony of creation whispers of God. Proverbs 8:30–36 teaches that God’s wisdom is embedded in the fabric of creation, and when we thread ourselves into the same fabric, we’re blessed.” - TGC

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Richard Baxter on God’s Love

Alf Cengia

Richard Baxter on God’s Love for the saints: Baxter (1615 – 1691) is well known for his monumental work “The Saints’ Everlasting Rest.” This work was a product of the turmoil the Puritan experienced throughout his life.

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“Tenderheartedness”: The Hebrew Term רחם (rḥm) and Its Significance for the Doctrine of God

Bob Gonzales

The Hebrew verb רחם (rḥm) is used over 40 times in the Old Testament and is translated in the Authorized Version as “compassion,” “pity,” or “mercy.” In its basic sense, רחם may mean (1) to feel affectionate love based upon a relational bond, or (2) to show kindness to the inferior or needy. The English term “mercy” best translates the second meaning, whereas the term “compassion” brings out the affective element in the first meaning.

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