Hymns of Truth and Light ‎#103

103. Jesus Loves Me!

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus loves me! This I know, for the Bible tells me so
• Title: Jesus Loves Me!
• Author (St. 1): Anna B. Warner (1860)
• Author (Sts. 2, 3): David R. McGuire (c. 1970)
• Refrain First Line: Yes, Jesus loves me!
• Meter: 77.77 w. refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1998
• Scripture:
  Matthew 19:13-14
  ;
  Mark 10:13-16
• Topic: Bible: Nature of, Prophets and Stories; Jesus Christ: Adoration and Praise; Jesus Christ: Nature of; Jesus Christ: Love; Jesus Christ: Presence and Guidance

Tune Information

• Name: JESUS LOVES ME
• Composer: William B. Bradbury (1862)
• Meter: 77.77 w. refrain
• Key: C Major

Text Information:

This song first appeared in a novel that was a collaboration between Anne Warner and her sister Susan. The two conducted Sunday classes for West Point cadets for many years