I Love Jesus

I love Jesus, for He saved my soul;
From His cross the tides of mercy roll;
Long and far He sought me, when astray;
Now, He leads me in His own right way.

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I love Jesus; He’s my King;
Of His mercy I will sing;
I will follow in His paths of light,
Till I see Him in His glory bright.

I love Jesus, for He’s always near,
Ever ready with a word of cheer;
Ev’ry day, and ev’ry passing hour,
I will trust Him for His keeping pow’r.

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I love Jesus when the joybeams glow;
Love Him, when the stormy tempests blow;
I will praise Him while the ages roll;
Hallelujah! for He saved my soul.

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Author: Eliza Edmunds Hewitt

Year: 1890

Commonly attributed to Eliza E. Hewitt (also known as E. E. Hewitt or Lidie H. Edmunds). The hymn first appeared in collections such as 'Gospel Hymns No. 6' around 1890-1891. No strong alternate attributions found.