My God, I Love You

VERSE 1:
My God, I love You; not because
I hope for heav'n thereby,
nor yet for fear that, loving not,
I might forever die.
But for that You did all for us
upon the cross embrace;
for us did bear the nails and spear,
and manifold disgrace.

VERSE 2:
And griefs and torments numberless,
and sweat of agony,
and death itself — and all for man
who was Your enemy.
Then why, most loving Jesus Christ,
should I not love You well?
Not for the hope of gaining heav'n,
nor any fear of hell.

VERSE 3:
Not with the hope of gaining all,
not seeking a reward,
but as You first have loved me,
O ever-lasting Lord!
E'en so I love You, and will love,
and in Your praise will sing,
solely because You are my God,
and my eternal King.