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One of the most beloved songs of the people from Norka is "Gott ist die Liebe". The lyrics and information below were provided by Ruth Schultz:

Verse 1

Gott ist die liebe, Lasst mich erlosen;

Gott ist die liebe, Er liebt auch mich.

Chorus

Drum sag ich noch einal; Gott ist die liebe, Gott ist die liebe, Er liebt auch mich.

Verse 2

Ich lag in banden, der schnoden sunden;

Ich lag in banden, und konn't nich los.

Verse 3

Ich lag im tode, des teufels schreken;

Ich lag im tode, der sunden sold.

Verse 4

Er sandte Jesum, den treuen Heiland;

Er sandte Jesum, und macht mich los.

This is from the song book of the Salem Congregational Church in Scottsbluff, NE. 

 

When I was a child the words we sang in English were:

God's love eternal, Bought my redemtion, God's boundless mercy sought even me!

Therefore rejoice and praise His boundless mercy; His love eternal Saves even me!

I was in bondage, sin, death and darkness; God's love was working to make me free.

Therefore rejoice and praise His boundless mercy; His love eternal Saves even me!

God's love sent Jesus, the faithful Savior, To seek and save me From sin and death.

Therefore rejoice and praise His boundless mercy; His love eternal Saves even me!

I shall inherit Eternal pleasure, Through Christ inherit eternal rest.

Therefore rejoice and praise His boundless mercy; His love eternal Saves even me!

Thus I am praising God's love eternal, for aye adoring my Savior King.

Therefore rejoice and praise His boundless mercy; His love eternal Saves even me!

Painting of Volga German musicians