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THE CHRISTIAN'S JOY

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Publishing Committee · BATTLE CREEK, MICH. · Aug 7, 1860

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 16, No. 12.

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THE CHRISTIAN'S JOY.

Jesus loves me—that's enough To cheer me when the way is rough, To soothe, support, and comfort me, When earthly hopes and pleasures flee; Loved ones may fail in hours of need, But Jesus is a friend indeed!
Jesus loves me—earthly cares Engrossed upon my soul's affairs, Therefore he sent the chastening rod With time to commune with my God— It was his love that sent the pain, And 'tis his love restores again.
Jesus loves me—he will shield My soul in life's great battle-field; Though "powers of darkness" 'gainst me rise, Though Satan to "devour" me cries, He who repelled the tempter's power Will save me in that trying hour.
Oh! "I have all things and abound," While I am in my Saviour found, E'en crosses shunned by flesh and blood To me are ministers of good. My joy is more than tongue can tell, For Jesus loves, and all is well!