African American Heritage Hymnal ‎#335

335. Jesus Loves Me

1 Jesus loves me! this I know,
For the Bible tells me so;
Little ones to Him belong;
They are weak, but He is strong.

Refrain:
Yes, Jesus loves me.
Yes, Jesus loves me.
Yes, Jesus loves me,
for the Bible tells me so.

2 Jesus loves me! He who died
Heaven's gates to open wide!
He will wash away my sin,
Let His little child come in. [Refrain]

3 Jesus loves me! loves me still,
Tho' I'm very weak and ill;
From His shining throne on high,
Comes to watch me where I lie. [Refrain]

4 Jesus loves me! He will stay
Close beside me all the way;
If I love Him when I die
He will take me home on high. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus loves me! this I know
• Title: Jesus Loves Me
• Author: Anna B. Warner, 1820-1915
• Refrain First Line: Yes, Jesus loves me
• Meter: 77 77 with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2001
• Scripture:
  John 15:9
• Topic: Bible--Word of God; Children of God; Everlasting Life

Tune Information

• Name: CHINA
• Composer: William B. Bradbury, 1816-1868
• Meter: 77 77 with refrain
• Key: C Major