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Words by Anna Bartlett Warner (1820-1915), 1859Tune: JESUS LOVES ME, THIS I KNOW by Wiliam B. Bradbury (1816-1868), 1861Key Signature: E flat major (3 flats)Time signature: 2/4Meter: 7.7.7.7. with RefrainPublic Domain1. 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.2. Jesus loves me! He Who died, Heaven's gate to open wide; He will wash away my sin, Let His little child come in.3. 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.4. Jesus loves me! He will stay Close beside me all the way; If I love Him, when I die He will take me home on high.