Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) ‎#364

364. My Jesus, I Love Thee

1 My Jesus, I love thee, I know thou art mine --
For thee all the follies of sin I resign;
My gracious Redeemer, my Savior art thou:
If ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now.

2 I love thee because thou hast first loved me
And purchased my pardon on Calvary's tree;
I love thee for wearing the thorns on thy brow:
If ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now.

3 I'll love thee in life, I will love thee in death,
And praise thee as long as thou lendest me breath:
And say when the death dew lies cold on my brow,
"If ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now."

4 In mansions of glory and endless delight,
I'll ever adore thee in heaven so bright:
I'll sing with the glittering crown on my brow,
"If ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now."

Text Information

• First Line: My Jesus, I love thee, I know thou art mine
• Title: My Jesus, I Love Thee
• Author: William R. Featherston, 1846-1873
• Meter: 11 11 11 11
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2012
• Scripture:
  John 21:15
• Topic: Funeral: Sacraments; Eternal Life; Heaven; Love for Jesus Christ; Mercy, Forgiveness; Music; Praise; Redemption; Sin; Song; Worship and Adoration

Tune Information

• Name: GORDON
• Composer: Adoniram J. Gordon, 1836-1895
• Meter: 11 11 11 11
• Key: F Major