The Sweet Love of Jesus
Andraé Crouch and the Disciples Lyrics
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I don't know why He cared
I don't know why He sacrificed His life
Oh, but I'm glad, so glad He did
He left His mighty throne in glory
To bring to us redemption's story
Then He died but He rose again
Oh, but I'm glad, so glad He did
He left His might
Oh, but I'm glad, I'm glad He did.
So glad He did
I'm glad He did
Where would I be if Jesus didn't love me?
Where would I be if Jesus didn't care?
Where would I be if He hadn't sacrificed His life
Oh, but I'm glad, so glad He did
I don't know why Jesus loved me (oh I don't know why)
I don't know why He cared (oh I don't know why)
I don't know why He sacrificed His life
Oh, but I'm glad (so glad), so glad He did
Oh, but I'm glad (so glad), so glad He did
The lyrics to Andraé Crouch's song "I Don't Know Why Jesus Loves Me" convey a sense of wonder and gratitude towards Jesus for his love and sacrifices, even though the singer does not understand the magnitude of his love. The repeated phrase "I don't know why" underscores the singer's humility and sense of unworthiness in the face of Jesus' love. In the second stanza, the singer reflects on Jesus' decision to leave his "mighty throne in glory" in order to bring redemption to humanity. This act of sacrifice - giving up his heavenly status and taking on human form - is something that the singer cannot fully comprehend, but he is glad that Jesus did. The song then shifts to a series of rhetorical questions: "Where would I be if Jesus didn't love me? Where would I be if Jesus didn't care?" These questions highlight the singer's dependency on Jesus and the crucial role that his love has played in his life.
Overall, the song is a testament to the transformative power of Jesus' love. The singer recognizes his own limitations and shortcomings, and marvels at the fact that Jesus would choose to love him despite them. The fact that Jesus would be willing to sacrifice his life for humanity is something that the singer cannot fully comprehend, but he is nonetheless grateful for it.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know why Jesus loved me
I am not sure what made Jesus love and care for me
I don't know why He cared
I don't understand why Jesus showed compassion for me
I don't know why He sacrificed His life
I am unsure why Jesus gave up his life for me
Oh, but I'm glad, so glad He did
But I am grateful, truly delighted, that he did
He left His mighty throne in glory
Jesus abandoned his great heavenly position, full of splendor and majesty
To bring to us redemption's story
His purpose was to deliver us from sin and offer us salvation
Then He died but He rose again
Jesus was crucified, but three days later he came back to life
Where would I be if Jesus didn't love me?
Where would I be without Jesus' love and compassion?
Where would I be if Jesus didn't care?
Where would I end up if Jesus didn't display concern for me?
Where would I be if He hadn't sacrificed His life
What would have happened if Jesus didn't give up his life for me?
Oh, but I'm glad, so glad He did
But I am delighted, excessively rejoiced, that he did
I don't know why Jesus loved me (oh I don't know why)
I am not certain what made Jesus love and care for me (I really don't know why)
I don't know why He cared (oh I don't know why)
I don't understand why Jesus showed compassion for me (I really don't know why)
I don't know why He sacrificed His life
I am unsure why Jesus gave up his life for me
Oh, but I'm glad (so glad), so glad He did
But I am grateful, truly delighted, that he did (excessively happy that he did)
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDRE CROUCH, NQUBEKO MBATHA
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