O Love Divine How Sweet Thou Art
O Love Divine how sweet thou art
O Love Divine How Sweet Thou Art is a hymn text by Unknown (1800) in C.M. meter. Found in ELH 62, umh 479.
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History & Background
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Hymnal Appearances
- Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary — 62
- United Methodist Hymnal — 479
Bulletin Note
This 19th-century hymn of unknown authorship belongs to the tradition of devotional verse celebrating God's grace. Its simple Common Meter makes it accessible while its focus on divine love's sweetness reflects the evangelical piety of its era.
Preaching Connection
This hymn deepens the proclamation of the Gospel by helping us *feel* and *taste* the divine mercy that responds to our sinfulness, transforming shame into joy through Christ's atoning love.