- Verse 1
- 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!
- Verse 2
- Jesus loves me, He who died
- Heaven’s gate to open wide;
- He will wash away my sin,
- Let the little child come in.
- Refrain
- Yes, Jesus loves me!
- Yes, Jesus loves me!
- Yes, Jesus loves me!
- The Bible tells me so!
- Verse 3
- Jesus loves me, loves me still,
- Though I'm very weak and ill;1
- From His shining throne on high
- Comes to watch me where I lie.
- Refrain
- Yes, Jesus loves me!
- Yes, Jesus loves me!
- Yes, Jesus loves me!
- The Bible tells me so!
- Verse 4
- Jesus loves me, He will stay
- Close beside me all the way:
- If I love Him, when I die
- He will take me home on high.
- Refrain
- Yes, Jesus loves me!
- Yes, Jesus loves me!
- Yes, Jesus loves me!
- The Bible tells me so!
There's an alternate version floating around on the internet known as The Senior’s Version. I have no idea who originally wrote it, but I figured I'd put its lyrics here.
- Verse 1
- Jesus loves me, this I know,
- Though my hair is white as snow.
- Though my sight is growing dim,
- Still He bids me trust in Him.
- Refrain
- Yes, Jesus loves me!
- Yes, Jesus loves me!
- Yes, Jesus loves me!
- The Bible tells me so!
- Verse 2
- Though my steps are oh, so slow,
- With my hand in His I’ll go
- On through life, let come what may,
- He’ll be here to lead the way.
- Refrain
- Verse 3
- Though I am no longer young,
- I have much which He’s begun.
- Let me serve Christ with a smile,
- Go with others the extra mile.
- Refrain
- Verse 4
- When the nights are dark and long,
- In my heart He puts a song.
- Telling me in words so clear,
Have no fear, for I am near.- Refrain
- Verse 6
- As friends and kin pass away,
- As my end nears day by day,
- This thought still will comfort me,
- Christ will always be with me.
- Refrain
- Verse 7
- When my work on earth is done,
- And life’s vict’ries have been won,
- He will take me home above,
- Then I’ll understand his love.
- Refrain
- Verse 8
- I love Jesus, does He know?
- Have I ever told Him so?
- Jesus loves to hear me say,
- That I love him every day.
- Refrain