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Verse 1
Jesus loves me—this I know,
For the Bible tells me so; (Rom. 8:38-39, I John 3:16, Rev. 1:5)
Little ones to Him belong— (Matt. 19:14, Mark 10:14, Luke 18:16)
They are weak, but He is strong. (II Cor. 12:9)
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Yes, Jesus loves me!
Yes, Jesus loves me!
Yes, Jesus loves me!
The Bible tells me so.
Verse 2
Jesus loves me—He who died (Rom. 5:8, Gal. 2:20)
Heaven’s gate to open wide;
He will wash away my sin, (I John 1:7, Rev. 1:5)
Let His little child come in.
Verse 3
Jesus loves me—loves me still,
Though I’m very weak and ill;
From His shining throne on high
Comes to watch me where I lie.
Verse 4
Jesus loves me—He will stay
Close beside me all the way, (Matt. 28:20, Heb. 13:5, Ps. 23:4)
Then His little child will take
Up to Heaven for His dear sake.