Main message: Rejoice in the wonderful words of life.

Bible references:

• V1. "Words of life" (John 6:68)

"beauty" (Psalm 19:7-11)

• V2. "Christ" (John 1:41)

• V3. "Gospel" (Mark 1:1)

"sanctify" (John 17:17)

Keywords: Sing, beauty, life, beauty, faith, duty, beautiful words, wonderful words of life, Christ, loving call, freely, sweetly, gospel call, pardon, peace, Jesus, Saviour, sanctify

Interpretation notes:

• The melody is in 6/8 with plenty of eighth-note rhythm, and the harmony moves slowly. 

• The third system (‘Words of life and beauty, teach me faith and duty’) is the climax of the melody.