Tells of his love in the book he has given;
Wonderful things in the Bible I see;
This is the dearest, that Jesus loves me.
Refrain:
I am so glad that Jesus loves me,
Jesus loves me, Jesus loves me,
I am so glad that Jesus loves me,
Jesus loves even me.
2. Jesus loves me and I know I love him;
Love brought him down my poor soul to redeem,
Yes, it was love made him die on the tree;
O I am certain that Jesus loves me!
3. If one should ask of me, how could I tell?
Glory to Jesus, I know very well;
God’s Holy Spirit with mine doth agree,
Constantly witnessing Jesus loves me.
4. O if there’s only one song I can sing
When in his beauty I see the great King,
This shall my song in eternity be:
O what a wonder that Jesus loves me!
5. In this assurance I find sweetest rest,
Trusting in Jesus, I know I am blest;
Satan, dismayed, from my soul now doth flee
When I just tell him that Jesus loves me.
Satan, dismayed, from my soul now doth flee
When I just tell him that Jesus loves me.
Scripture; Psalm 119:111; Luke 18:15-17;
John 15:9;
Ephesians 5:25
The hymn "I Am So Glad That Our Father in Heaven" was written by Caroline V. Sandell Berg (also known as Carolina Sandell), a Swedish hymn writer and poet. The hymn was written in 1856, and its simple, joyful words reflect her deep faith and understanding of God’s love for His children.
The Story Behind the Hymn:
Carolina Sandell Berg was born in Sweden in 1832, and her life was marked by both personal loss and deep spiritual insight. She experienced a tragic event early in her life when her father, a Lutheran pastor, drowned while they were on a trip to the Swedish coast. This loss deeply affected her, but it also led her to find solace and strength in her faith. Sandell Berg's profound relationship with God is reflected in many of the hymns she wrote.
She composed "I Am So Glad That Our Father in Heaven" as a way to express the joy and peace that come from knowing God as a loving Father. The hymn emphasizes the tender care and guidance that God provides for His children, echoing the biblical truth that God is both a loving and protective Father. It is a hymn of comfort, expressing assurance that God's care and love are available to all who trust in Him, and that He listens to the prayers of His children.
The lyrics are simple and singable, making it particularly suitable for children’s worship, and the hymn was widely used in Sunday schools and other Christian settings. The emphasis on God’s love and care for His people was an essential theme of the hymn, offering comfort and a reminder of God’s constant presence.
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