I love Jesus, he died for me

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I love Jesus, he died for me

Author: Knowles Shaw
Tune: [I love Jesus, He died for me]
Published in 2 hymnals

Representative Text

1 I love Jesus, He died for me,
Shed His blood on Calvary;
I will follow Him day by day,
Follow wherever He leads the way.

Chorus:
Yes, yes I love Jesus,
He my Leader, my all shall be;
Yes, yes I love Jesus,
Dearer than life to my soul is He.

2 I love Jesus, He is my Friend,
He will guide me to the end;
He my Leader, my all shall be,
Dearer than life to my soul is He. [Chorus]

3 I love Jesus, When death shall come
He will take me to His home;
Crown and robe and a palm He'll give,
Ever with Jesus in heaven I'll live. [Chorus]

4 Then in glory I'll sing His praise,
Hallelujahs to Him raise;
Honor, riches, dominion, power,
Be to the Savior for evermore. [Chorus]

Source: The Morning Star: a collection of new sacred songs, for the Sunday school, prayer meeting, and the social circle #76

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Author: Knowles Shaw

Knowles Shaw (1834-1878), a name familiar in many western households--was born near New London, in Morgan Township, Ohio, on the 13th of October, 1834. His mother's maiden name was Huldah Griffin, and by both of his parents he was of Scottish extraction. His early life was spent in Rush County, Indiana, where he first began to play the violin, furnishing the music for many a dance. While the ball was going on he was converted, ceasing to play in the middle of the piece he was performing. Very soon thereafter he entered the ministry of the Christian Church. On the 11th of January, 1855, he married Miss Martha Finley. Most of his time after entering the ministry was spent in the West and South, and on account of his wonderful vocal powers he… Go to person page >

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