Lyrics
Verse 1
The more I trust Him, the more I love Him
Nothing good for me He'll deny
The longer I know Him, the better I can show Him
I couldn't stop now if I tried
Chorus
It gets sweeter as the days go by
It gets sweeter as the moments fly
His love is richer, deeper, fuller, sweeter
Sweeter, sweeter, sweeter as the days go by
Verse 2
Oh, the moment He saved my His good grace He gave me
He placed His love down deep in my heart
There's great joy in knowing with Him I am going
And never more from Him to depart
Chorus
It gets sweeter as the days go by
It gets sweeter as the moments fly
His love is richer, deeper, fuller, sweeter
Sweeter, sweeter, sweeter as the days go by
Chorus
It gets sweeter as the days go by
It gets sweeter as the moments fly
His love is richer, deeper, fuller, sweeter
Sweeter, sweeter, sweeter as the days go by
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Meaning & Inspiration
Sweeter As The Days Go By is a southern gospel song about love for Jesus that grows over time. The first verse says that the more the singer trusts Him the more the singer loves Him, nothing good is denied, and the longer the singer knows Him the better they can show Him. The chorus says it gets sweeter as the days go by and as the moments fly, and that His love is richer, fuller and sweeter.
The second verse recalls the moment of salvation by grace, His love placed in the heart, and the joy of going with Him and never departing. The themes fit Psalm 84:11 on no good thing withheld, Philippians 3:10 on knowing Him, Proverbs 4:18 on growing light, and John 15:9. A simple, repeating chorus gives it an easy, warm feel, and the steady pace suits quartet or congregational singing.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 84:11 The Lord withholds no good thing from those who walk uprightly.
- Philippians 3:10 Paul longs to know Christ.
- John 15:9 Jesus tells His followers to abide in His love.