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76. I love Jesus

1 I love Jesus, He died for me,
Shed His blood on Calvary;
I will follow Him day by day,
Follow wherever He leads the way.

Chorus:
Yes, yes I love Jesus,
He my Leader, my all shall be;
Yes, yes I love Jesus,
Dearer than life to my soul is He.

2 I love Jesus, He is my Friend,
He will guide me to the end;
He my Leader, my all shall be,
Dearer than life to my soul is He. [Chorus]

3 I love Jesus, When death shall come
He will take me to His home;
Crown and robe and a palm He'll give,
Ever with Jesus in heaven I'll live. [Chorus]

4 Then in glory I'll sing His praise,
Hallelujahs to Him raise;
Honor, riches, dominion, power,
Be to the Savior for evermore. [Chorus]

Text Information
First Line: I love Jesus, He died for me
Title: I love Jesus
Author: K. Shaw
Refrain First Line: Yes, yes I love Jesus
Publication Date: 1877
Scripture:
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [I love Jesus, He died for me]
Composer: Knowles Shaw
Key: E♭ Major
Notes: Public Domain.



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