The Church Pianist: Jesus Loves Me
A hymn which has truly stood the test of time…Jesus Loves Me.
This hymn was born from a story read by the co-author…William Bradbury.
The story goes…
A young boy was dying and a dear friend read the boy this beautiful poem for comfort…
“Jesus loves me! this I know, for the Bible tells me so. Little ones to him belong, they are weak but He is strong.
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.; He’s prepared a home for me, and some day His face I’ll see.”
What comforting words!
William saw this poem as an excellent song for children. He wrote a melody for the poem and added the chorus as we all know…
“Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes Jesus loves me! Yes Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so.”
This hymn has reached the hearts of young and old alike.
The next article will provide a free piano arrangement of this well-loved hymn.
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