Jesus Loves Me

Title

Jesus Loves Me

Artist

Roe Swartz

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Photograph - Digital Photography

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Found this church hymnal open, next to a Bible, on the pulpit of a primitive church within Cades Cove, TN. Oh to hear the congregation singing in unison, way back when life was much simpler.

“ Jesus loves me! This I know,
For the Bible tells me so;
Little ones to Him belong;
They are weak, but He is strong.

Refrain:
Yes, Jesus loves me!
Yes, Jesus loves me!
Yes, Jesus loves me!
The Bible tells me so.

Jesus loves me! This I know,
As He loved so long ago,
Taking children on His knee,
Saying, “Let them come to Me.”

Jesus loves me still today,
Walking with me on my way,
Wanting as a friend to give
Light and love to all who live.

Jesus loves me! He who died
Heaven’s gate to open wide;
He will wash away my sin,
Let His little child come in.

Jesus loves me! He will stay
Close beside me all the way;
Thou hast bled and died for me,
I will henceforth live for Thee.”

The Story Behind Jesus Loves Me

"Jesus Loves Me" is one of the most popular Christian hymns around the world, especially among children. The hymn was first written by Anna B. Warner as a poem. Anna's sister Susan requested a poem for a dying child and Anna wrote the wonderful words of Jesus Loves Me to bring comfort and peace.

Anna's poem appeared in a novel, Say and Seal, and was composed by William Bradbury in 1862.

"Jesus Loves Me" with its simple, direct message, is one of the first hymns missionaries teach to new converts. It was the favorite hymn of Francis Schaeffer, who recognized that ultimately what intellectuals and children alike need is the simple message of Jesus. Amy Carmichael, the Irish missionary to India, was converted after hearing this hymn at a children's mission in Yorkshire, England.”

How lovely and what a tremendous reminder for today. Yes, Jesus loves me. Praise Him!!

Delighted that this image has been chosen to be a Featured image in the following FAA Group(s) by their respective Admin(s):

* CHRISTIAN ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY 11/23/2023
* CHRISTIAN THEME ARTWORK GROUP 11/23/2023
*PRAISING GOD 06/13/2020



Thank you for your visits, comments, shares and support, each is appreciated.

Blessings,
Roe

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