my jesus, i love thee

my jesus

i love thee

i know thou art mine;

for thee all the follies of sin i resign;

my gracious redeemer

my savior art thou;

if ever i love thee

my jesus

'tis now. i love thee because thou hast first loved me

and purchased my pardon on calvary's tree;

i love thee for wearing the thorns on thy brow;

if ever i love thee

my jesus

'tis now. it is now

it is now

in mansions of glory and endless delight

i'll ever adore thee in heaven so bright;

i'll sing with the glittering crown on my brow

if ever i love thee

my jesus

'tis now.