The blessed Lord Jesus
Once came down to earth
And lay in a manger,—
So lowly His birth.
Because He loved sinners
With love strong and true,
He came down to save them.
And Jesus loves you.
The Word of God tells us
That there is none good.
And this, reader, dear,
Should be well understood.
For none of your efforts,
Nor ought you can do
Can bring you salvation.
Yet Jesus loves you.
He died on the cross
To atone for your sin.
He endured greatest agony
Your love to win.
He bore the harsh punishment
That was your due.
Because you’re a sinner,
This Jesus loves you.
No matter how guilty
A sinner you are,
No matter how deep
Sin’s indelible scar.
Though stubborn and reckless
The things that you do,
In spite of your wickedness
Jesus loves you.
And if you believe on Him,
Trusting His grace,
What joy will be yours
When you see His blest face!
Ere long He will take you
And all others, too,
Who know Him as Saviour,
For Jesus loves you.
ML 05/31/1931