I love this song. The melody and rhythm are upbeat and joyous, and the words are a great reminder of all that Jesus has done for us.

And then there is the truth that the longer we know Jesus the sweeter He becomes. Over and over again He has proved Himself so faithful in His love and care of me; answered prayers for so many friends and loved ones. 

The most wonderful thought though is the one that this song starts with – Jesus loved me when I was still a sinner! Romans 5:7 says, “For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die.” Most would not give their life for a righteous person, yet Jesus gave His life for sinners! What an amazing truth!

Of Jesus’ love that sought me, when I was lost in sin;
Of wondrous grace that brought me back to His fold again;
Of heights and depths of mercy, far deeper than the sea,
And higher than the heavens, my theme shall ever be.

Refrain:
Sweeter as the years go by,
Sweeter as the years go by,
Richer, fuller, deeper, Jesus’ love is sweeter,
Sweeter as the years go by.

He trod in old Judea life’s pathway long ago;
The people thronged about Him, His saving grace to know;
He healed the brokenhearted, and caused the blind to see;
And still His great heart yearneth in love for even me.

’Twas wondrous love which led Him for us to suffer loss,
To bear without a murmur the anguish of the cross;
With saints redeemed in glory, let us our voices raise,
Till Heav’n and earth re-echo with our Redeemer’s praise.

Leila N. Morris

I hope you’ll be humming and singing this song this week and reminding yourself of all you have to rejoice in.