Author: William R. Featherstone, 1842-1878 Meter: 11.11.11.6.6.11 Appears in 1,094 hymnals First Line: My Jesus, I love Thee, I know Thou art mine Lyrics: 1 My Jesus, I love Thee, I know Thou art mine,
For Thee all the follies of sin I resign;
My gracious Redeemer, my Savior art Thou,
If ever I loved Thee,
if ever I loved Thee,
If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, 'tis now.
2 I love Thee because Thou hast first loved me,
And purchased my pardon on Calvary's tree;
I love Thee for wearing the thorns on Thy brow:
If ever I loved Thee,
if ever I loved Thee,
If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, 'tis now.
3 I'll love Thee in life, I will love Thee in death,
And praise Thee as long as Thou lendest me breath;
And say when the death dew lies cold on my brow,
If ever I loved Thee,
if ever I loved Thee,
If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, 'tis now.
4 In mansions of glory and endless delight,
I'll ever adore Thee in heaven so bright;
I'll sing with the glittering crown on my brow,
If ever I loved Thee,
if ever I loved Thee,
If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, 'tis now. Topics: The Christian Life Love; Adoration; Jesus Love; Love Scripture: 1 John 4:19 Used With Tune: 'TIS NOW
My Jesus, I Love Thee