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75. Because I Love Jesus

1 My path may be lonely, and dark be the night,
The clouds may be hiding the sun from my sight,
Yet I have assurance that all will be right,
Because (Because) I love Jesus.

Refrain:
Because I love Jesus, Jesus,
Because (Because) I love Jesus;
My soul is at rest, and in Him I am blest,
Because (Because) I love Jesus.

2 Because I love Jesus, my Savior and thine,
There's peace in my soul, there is comfort divine;
'Twill always abide, for the promise is mine,
Because (Because)I love Jesus. [Refrain]

3 Tho' loved ones be taken away from my side,
Tho' riches and honor to me be denied,
Yet if I but trust Him no ill can betide,
Because (Because) I love Jesus. [Refrain]

4 Tho' all that is evil against me combine,
Tho' Satan around me his snares should entwine,
Yet if I am faithful a crown will be mine,
Because (Because) I love Jesus. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: My path may be lonely, and dark be the night
Title: Because I Love Jesus
Author: James Rowe
Refrain First Line: Because I love Jesus, Jesus
Language: English
Publication Date: 1916
Copyright: Copyright, 1902, by Chas. H. Gabriel. E.O. Excell, Owner.
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [My path may be lonely, and dark be the night]
Composer: Chas. H. Gabriel
Key: E Major
Copyright: Copyright, 1902, by Chas. H. Gabriel. E.O. Excell, Owner.
Notes: Public Domain.



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