Common Service Book of the Lutheran Church ‎#555

555. Jesus loves me, Jesus loves me!

1 Jesus loves me, Jesus loves me!
He is always, always near:
If I try to please Him truly,
There is naught that I can fear.

2 Jesus loves me; well I know it,
For to save my soul He died:
He for me bore pain and sorrow,
Nailèd hands and piercèd side.

3 Jesus loves me; night and morning
Jesus hears the prayers I pray;
And He never, never leaves me,
When I work or when I play.

4 Jesus loves me; and He watches
Over me with loving eye,
And He sends His holy angels,
Safe to keep me till I die.

5 Jesus loves me; O Lord Jesus,
Now I pray Thee by Thy love,
Keep me ever pure and holy,
Till I come to Thee above!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus loves me, Jesus loves me!
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Hymns for Children
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: BROCKLESBY
• Composer: Charlotte A. Barnard (1868)
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7
• Key: G Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain.