God sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him.
1 John 4:9
Words: Mrs. H. N. Beers, in The Golden Censer (New York: William B. Bradbury, 1864), number 36. Written for the Sabbath School of the Fourteenth Street Presbyterian Church, N. Y.
Music: William B. Bradbury (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know Beers’ full name, or where to get a good picture of her (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
Although I am a sinful child,
Jesus is my Savior—
With guilt my heart is all defiled,
Jesus died for me.
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I sing the love of Jesus—
He died for me, He died for me—
His precious blood can cleanse me,
Once shed on Calvary.
Though but a child, I’ll do His will,
Jesus is my Savior—
I’ll hear His voice, and follow still—
Jesus died for me.
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Around my feet is many a snare,
Jesus is my Savior—
I’ll seek Him every day in prayer,
Jesus died for me.
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And since His service I’ve begun,
Jesus is my Savior—
I’ll tell His love to every one,
Jesus died for me.
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When all my duties here are done,
Jesus is my Savior—
He’ll take me nearer to His throne,
Jesus died for me.
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