A hymn from Christopher Willcock, that has a lot going for it, although I dislike the style of singing in the snippet at AOV. It has a lot of words with extra notes in that might prove a bit fiddly. He has really stretched and cajoled John 15:9-15 to fit the tune.
It can purchased at jwpepper and for download at OCP.
I’ve set the tempo to 95 and hope this fulfills the instruction “without dragging.”
Verse 1
As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you.
Remain in my love.
Refrain
Make your home in me, as I make mine in you.
Remain in my love, remain in my love.
Verse 2
I have told you this that my joy may be in you,
And that your joy be complete.
Refrain
Verse 3
There can be no greater love than to lay your life down for your friends;
I call you my friends.
Refrain
Verse 4
You did not choose me. No, I chose you.
Go out and bear much fruit.
Refrain
Verse 5
Keep in mind what I told you. You bear witness to myself.
A slave is not above the master.
Refrain
© Christopher Willcock 1991.