Lyrics
Verse 1
A living flame forever burning
An endless road that has no turning
The love of God will never die
And it reaches to such as I
Chorus
This love is mine I know it
He gave His son to show it
He lifted me from depths of darkness
To walk in light divine
A love that has no ending
All other love's transcending
Forevermore with joy I'll tell it
This love is mine.
Verse 2
I can't explain how God could save me
And I can't explain the love He gave me
But still it's real. It lives today
And it never will pass away.
Chorus (Repeat)
Tag
This love is mine
This love is mine
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Meaning & Inspiration
This Southern gospel song is a personal testimony to the love of God, described as "a living flame forever burning" and "an endless road that has no turning." The first verse insists that this love never dies and that it reaches "to such as I," placing the singer among those who receive mercy they did not earn.
The chorus names the proof of that love: God gave His Son, lifting the singer from "depths of darkness" into "light divine." The second verse admits that the singer cannot explain why God would save, yet maintains that the love is real and lasting. The thought parallels John 3:16, where God's giving of His Son is the measure of His love, and Romans 8:38-39, which says nothing can separate believers from that love. The closing tag repeats "This love is mine," turning the testimony into a settled claim of assurance.
Related Scripture
- John 3:16 God's love is shown by the giving of His only Son.
- Romans 8:38-39 Paul says nothing can separate believers from the love of God in Christ.