How do I know? Have faith, hope and charity That's the way to live successfully How do I know, the Bible tells me so Do good to your enemies and the Blessed Lord you'll surely please How do I know, the Bible tells me so Don't worry bout tomorrow Just be real good today The Lord is right beside you He'll guide you all the way Have faith, hope and charity That's the way to live successfully How do I know, the bible tells me so They also taught Bible classes for the cadets at West Point, who were ferried to the Warner home on Constitution Island. more », Sheet Music  let his little child come in. The Bible tells me so. A gospel style choral setting of “Jesus Loves Me” for children and adult choirs includes two other children's songs. But those who are critical of the text's simplicity may do well to remember what the great theologian Karl Barth once said when asked about his most profound theological discovery: Jesus loves me, this I know, A fine children's hymn of testimony to Jesus' love but also appropriate for children of God of all ages. He'll guide you all the way. He composed the music for “Jesus Loves Me” in 1861 especially for Anna Warner’s text and personally added the chorus to the four stanzas. Susan became known for several of her works including the book, “The Wide, Wide World, ” considered to be a bestseller of its time after “Uncle Tom’s Cabin”. taking children on his knee, Abide in my love” (John 15:9 ESV). Refrain: After the death of their father, a well known New York lawyer, the Warner sisters were left with a meager inheritance so they turned to literary writing. The tune is a simple, pentatonic one, and is widely known. He asked before singing if I can switch the lights on so he can see my eyes (i ingored the second request ) I sang for him. st. 3 = Matt. Please consider white-listing Hymnary.org or, Amazing Love (Hymns of Praise and Adorat…, Yes, My Jesus Loves Me (Inspiring Anthem…, Jesus loves me, this I know, For the Bible tells me so, African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #549, Soul-stirring Songs & Hymns (Rev. Yes, Jesus loves me, Yes, Jesus loves me, Yes, Jesus loves me, The Bible tells me so. Yes, Jesus loves me! In our Sunday School it is a perfect CHARM. Written by Anna Bartlett Warner in 1860. [Refrain], Scripture References: Then I sang this song and it vanished. Get instant explanation for any lyrics that hits you anywhere on the web! JESUS LOVES ME was composed by William B. Bradbury for this text and published in his Sunday school song collection, The Golden Shower, in 1862. FlexScores are available in the Media section below. How do I know? He also edited a collection of contemporary folk hymns, Sing 1(1972). The Bible tells me so. Try, Santo, Santo, Santo: cantos para el pueblo de Dios = Holy, Holy, Holy: song for the people of God (2019), p.876, It looks like you are using an ad-blocker. It appeared in its present form in 1862 in his hymnal publication, “The Golden Shower. (0 fans), Don Cornell (April 21, 1919 – February 23, 2004) was an American singer prominent mainly in the 1940s and 1950s noted for his smooth but robust baritone voice. Hadn't thought about this song in years until my husband started singing it this morning. This hymn used to be titled "China" in some hymnals of the 19th century because it was "the favorite Hymn of China". Praise be to GOD. - Wikipedia. 5:2, Jer.31:3 I have never known a hymn which so completely captivates the children. The text has been translated into many other languages. Soon after Bradbury began to teach, write and publish volumes of music. It has been said that the three most beautiful words of all are “I love you.” Jesus said “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Don't worry 'bout tomorrow. heaven's gate to open wide. Dr. William B. Bradbury, the composer of the music for this text, was the contributor of the early gospel hymnody of this country. Ordained in the Anglican Church, he served four congregations in Ontario including Church of Christ the King in Etobicoke, Toronto (1959-1969). “Jesus Loves Me” soon became popular and spread to other countries. Just be real good today. . The Bible tells me so. It also works well in medley with hymns of a similar theme. It has been reported that it was appropriated by other religious sects. If this score will be projected or included in a bulletin, usage must be reported to a licensing agent (e.g. Neither of us could remember all the words, so I had to look it up Online. After she died, Warner was buried with military honors at West Point in honor of this service. I am playing this song with the ukulele and I was upset to see that there is no ukulele. He will wash away my sin, McGuire was strongly interested in hymnody and was on the committee that produced The Hymn Book (1971), published by two Canadian denominations-the Anglican Church and the United Church. Through all the many stanzas of this hymn, the opening words are always the same: “Jesus loves me.” The themes of this hymn are the assurance of God's love, and a review of what Jesus did for us. - '52 Hymn Stories Dramatized' by Kenneth W. Osbeck, I see there are many testimonies about this song from China. Yes, Jesus loves me! A separate copy of this score must be purchased for each choir member. The teacher obliges by singing the four original stanzas of this hymn. saying, "Let them come to me." The Lord is right beside you. https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/32618534/Don+Cornell.