“Jesus loves me this I know,
for the Bible tells me so.”
This is a very special thought:
to young and old it ought be taught.
God’s love was there before our birth,
even before He made the earth.
In our mothers’ wombs He formed our parts;
knit together body, soul and heart.
He loves as a shepherd loves his sheep;
as a mother when her child weeps.
He is our Father, saving, caring,
protecting, and our burdens bearing.
His love never fails, is always warm,
giving peace inside when outside’s a storm.
He is gentle too, patient, kind,
and with good thoughts fills our minds.
When we know God loves us so,
we are strengthened to face our foes;
not run away, feeling low,
alone, uncertain how things will go…
For He makes secure, brings hope to life,
boldness to stand for what is right;
changes us to consider others’ needs:
God’s love is shared through kindly deeds.
Jesus loves us: all may know
what the Bible tells is so.
