Jesus Loves Me

by Joy Gibbons

Originally sung under her breath to the tune of “Jesus loves me this I know, for the Bible told me so” during another long night with chronic pain.

Father, hold me tight today,

make this aching go away.

Only You can give me peace,

that’ll cause my doubts and pain to cease.

Jesus, hear my broken cry,

I know I’m why You had to die.

Not for death, but life brand new,

You in me and me in You.

Jesus fight for me today,

my strength and will have gone away.

It’s dark, I’m scared, I feel alone.

Draw me closer to Your throne.

You’ve kindled a fire within my soul,

because of You it’ll ne’re go cold.

The fire comes from Your life, Your love,

this eternal fire is from above.

Holy Spirit take control

of my heart, my mind, my soul.

Make Your life flow out through me,

and when they look at me, it’s You they see.

Father, Savior, Spirit – All,

before You on my face I fall.

In gratitude for all You’ve done,

oh Father, Savior, Spirit – One.

A home in heaven’ll be mine one day,

‘cause Jesus took my sin away.

He rose to give me life so great,

for His abundant life there is no wait.

Jesus loves me, this I know,

His life in me tells me so.

Heaven will be my home one day,

now His victorious life is the way.