Voices Together ‎#516

516. Jesus Loves Me

Jesus loves me! this I know,
for the Bible tells me so.
Little ones to him belong,
*they are weak, but he is strong.
Yes, Jesus loves me.
Yes, Jesus loves me.
Yes, Jesus loves me,
the Bible tells me so.

*Alternate phrase: “in my weakness, he is strong”

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus loves me! this I know
• Title: Jesus Loves Me
• Author: Anna B. Warner (1859)
• Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain
• Publication Date: 2020
• Scripture:
  Matthew 19:13-15
  ;
  Mark 10:13-16
  ;
  Luke 18:15-17
• Topic: Children / Childhood; Confessing Faith; Faith; Jesus Christ: Love of; Word of God

Tune Information

• Name: JESUS LOVES ME
• Composer: William B. Bradbury
• Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain
• Key: D Major
• Source: The Golden Shower, 1862