Timeless Truths ‎#316

316. I Love Jesus

1 I love Jesus, for He saved my soul;
From His cross the tides of mercy roll;
Long and far He sought me, when astray;
Now He leads me in His own right way.

Refrain:
I love Jesus; He’s my King;
Of His mercy I will sing;
I will follow in His paths of light,
Till I see Him in His glory bright.

2 I love Jesus, for He’s always near,
Ever ready with a word of cheer;
Every day, and every passing hour,
I will trust Him for His keeping pow’r. [Refrain]

3 I love Jesus when the joy-beams glow;
Love Him, when the stormy tempests blow;
I will praise Him while the ages roll;
Hallelujah! for He saved my soul. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: I love Jesus, for He saved my soul
• Title: I Love Jesus
• Author: Eliza E. Hewitt (1910)
• Refrain First Line: I love Jesus; He’s my King
• Meter: 9.9.9.9.7.7.9.9
• Scripture:
  John 21:17
• Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/I_Love_Jesus); Review and Herald Publishing Association, The Gospel in Song, 1926 (20); The Cyber Hymnal (http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/i/l/ilojesus.htm)

Tune Information

• Name: [I love Jesus, for He saved my soul]
• Composer: Bentley D. Ackley (1910)
• Meter: 9.9.9.9.7.7.9.9
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/I_Love_Jesus); Review and Herald Publishing Association, The Gospel in Song, 1926 (20); The Cyber Hymnal (http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/i/l/ilojesus.htm)