Jesus Loves Me facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Jesus Loves Me |
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| by Anna Bartlett Warner | |
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Anna Bartlett Warner
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| Genre | Hymn |
| Written | 1859 |
| Based on | 1 Corinthians 6:19 |
| Meter | 7.7.7.7 with refrain |
| Melody | "China" by William Batchelder Bradbury |
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"Jesus Loves Me" is a very well-known Christian song, also called a hymn. It was first written as a poem by Anna Bartlett Warner in 1859. The words were part of a story in a book called Say and Seal, written by her sister, Susan Warner. In the book, the poem was used to comfort a child who was very sick.
A few years later, in 1862, William Batchelder Bradbury added music to the poem. He also added the famous part that repeats: "Yes, Jesus loves me, Yes, Jesus Loves me..." After it became a song, "Jesus Loves Me" grew very popular in churches all over the world, especially with children.
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The Story Behind "Jesus Loves Me"
Anna Bartlett Warner wrote the poem "Jesus Loves Me" in 1859. It was first printed in a novel called Say and Seal in 1860. Her older sister, Susan Warner, wrote this book. In the story, the poem was spoken to a child who was dying. It offered comfort and hope.
The Original Poem
The poem by Anna Bartlett Warner had three parts, called stanzas. Here is how it first appeared:
Jesus loves me—this I know,
For the Bible tells me so;
Little ones to him belong,—
They are weak, but he is strong.
Jesus loves me—loves me still,
Though I'm very weak and ill;
From his shining throne on high,
Comes to watch me where I lie.
Jesus loves me—he will stay,
Close beside me all the way.
Then his little child will take,
Up to heaven for his dear sake.
Adding Music and a Chorus
In 1862, William Batchelder Bradbury added a tune to Anna Warner's poem. He was a music composer. Bradbury also wrote a new part, called a chorus. This chorus repeats the words "Yes, Jesus loves me!" three times. This made the song even more catchy and easy to remember.
Here is the hymn with Bradbury's music and chorus:
Jesus loves me, this I know,
for the Bible tells me so.
Little ones to him belong;
they are weak, but he is strong.
Refrain
Yes, Jesus loves me!
Yes, Jesus loves me!
Yes, Jesus loves me!
The Bible tells me so.
Jesus loves me he who died
heaven's gate to open wide.
He will wash away my sin,
let his little child come in.
Refrain
Jesus loves me, this I know,
as he loved so long ago,
taking children on his knee,
saying, "Let them come to me."
Refrain
Famous Performances
Many different singers and groups have recorded "Jesus Loves Me." Some of these artists are very well-known. Here are a few examples:
- 1972: Ray Stevens on his album Turn Your Radio On
- 1992: Whitney Houston on The Bodyguard soundtrack
- 2000: Aaron Neville on his album Devotion
- 2001: Destiny's Child on their album Survivor
- 2008: Dionne Warwick on her album Why We Sing
- 2012: Whitney Houston and Kelly Price sang it together. This was one of Whitney Houston's last performances.
