| Song | Ever Would I Fain Be Reading |
| Content Description | Ever Would I Fain Be Reading is a heartfelt Christian devotional hymn that expresses a deep desire to continually read and meditate on God’s Word. The song highlights the importance of Scripture in guiding faith, shaping character, and strengthening spiritual life. It encourages believers to stay rooted in the Bible and grow in wisdom through daily devotion. Often used in worship and study settings, Ever Would I Fain Be Reading lyrics inspire Christians to treasure God’s Word and walk closely with Him through Scripture-centered living. |
| Album | Most Popular Gospel Songs – Letter E |
| Genre | Contemporary Christian Music |
| Writer | Luise Hense |
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| Tags | hymn, worship song, devotional hymn, Bible song, Christian study song |
| Theme(s) | Scripture, Devotion, Spiritual Growth, Wisdom, Worship, Word of God |
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Ever Would I Fain Be Reading
In The Ancient Holy Book,
Of My Savior’s Gentle Pleading,
Truth In Every Word And Look.
How When Children Came He Blessed Them,
Suffered No Man To Reprove,
Took Them In His Arms, And Pressed Them
To His Heart With Words Of Love.
How To All The Sick And Tearful
Help Was Ever Gladly Shown;
How He Sought The Poor And Fearful,
Called Them Brothers And His Own.
How No Contrite Soul Ever Sought Him,
And Was Bidden To Depart,
How With Gentle Words He Taught Him,
Took The Death From Out His Heart.
Still I Read The Ancient Story,
And My Joy Is Ever New,
How For Us He Left His Glory,
How He Still Is Kind And True.
How The Flock He Gently Leadeth
Whom His Father Gave Him Here;
How His Arms He Widely Spreadeth
To His Heart To Draw Us Near.
Let Me Kneel, My Lord, Before Thee,
Let My Heart In Tears Overflow,
Melted By Thy Love Adore Thee,
Blest In Thee ‘Mid Joy Or Woe!
