Gloria Gaither (b. March 4, 1942) is a songwriter for gospel music, along with her husband, Bill Gaither. She also sang in the Bill Gaither Trio, one of the most influential groups in recent Christian music.
I Love My Friends
Bill & Gloria Gaither Lyrics
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For Thee all the follies of sin I resign;
My gracious Redeemer, my Savior art Thou;
If ever I love Thee, my Jesus, 'tis now.
I love Thee because Thou hast first loved me,
And purchased my pardon on Calvary's tree;
I love Thee for wearing the thorns on Thy brow;
It is now (if ever I love my Saviour, 'tis now etc)
It is now (if ever I love my Saviour, 'tis now)
In mansions of glory and endless delight,
I'll ever adore Thee in heaven so bright;
I'll sing with the glittering crown on my brow,
If ever I love Thee, my Jesus, 'tis now.
The lyrics of Bill & Gloria Gaither's "My Jesus I Love Thee" express a deep devotion to Jesus Christ, as the singer declares their love for Him and acknowledges Him as their Redeemer and Savior. The first verse establishes the singer's personal connection to Jesus, stating that they know He is theirs and that they have given up the follies of sin for Him. The second verse speaks to the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross, with the singer affirming their love for Him because He loved them first and purchased their pardon with His own blood. The line about wearing the thorns on His brow refers to the crown of thorns that was placed on Jesus' head during his crucifixion, a symbol of the suffering and sacrifice He endured for humanity's sake. The refrain emphasizes the immediacy of the singer's love for Jesus, with "it is now" repeated twice for emphasis. The final verse looks forward to a future in heaven, where the singer will continue to adore and praise Jesus with a crown on their own head.
Line by Line Meaning
My Jesus, I love Thee, I know Thou art mine;
I have faith in you and I am devoted to you. I know that you belong to me.
For Thee all the follies of sin I resign;
I will give up all my sins and follies for you, Jesus.
My gracious Redeemer, my Savior art Thou;
You are my kind and merciful Redeemer and Savior.
If ever I love Thee, my Jesus, 'tis now.
If I ever loved you, it is now because of your mercy and love.
I love Thee because Thou hast first loved me,
I love you because you loved me first.
And purchased my pardon on Calvary's tree;
You have paid for my forgiveness by sacrificing yourself on the cross.
I love Thee for wearing the thorns on Thy brow;
I love you for bearing the pain and suffering of the crown of thorns on your head.
(Oh my saviour) If ever I love Thee, my Jesus, 'tis now.
If I ever loved you, it is now because I understand your sacrifice.
It is now (if ever I love my Saviour, 'tis now etc)
My love for you is happening now.
It is now (if ever I love my Saviour, 'tis now)
I love you now, more than ever.
In mansions of glory and endless delight,
In the glorious, eternal homes of heaven,
I'll ever adore Thee in heaven so bright;
I will always worship you in the bright heavens above.
I'll sing with the glittering crown on my brow,
I will sing with a crown of glory on my head,
If ever I love Thee, my Jesus, 'tis now.
Because of your love and mercy, I love you now more than ever.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Integrity Music, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DP, A. GORDON, WILLIAM FEATHERSTONE, NELLY A. BENSCHOP
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@LaurenceGudge
Man this song touched me. We literally stumbled on this song while going down the Gaither YouTube rabbit hole. I Shazamed it and found this video. I have listened to it and shared it ever since.
@31048rag
We love Michael Sykes and the Goodman Revival. They always touch the heart with their beautiful harmonies
@dave-filio8294
Man... I just loved my Friends... I'm happy they love me too...😊
@RudyTejalaksana
Thank you Michael.... friendships express what heaven is like. Thank you and thats why I love my friends...
@janataylor2721
That's why I Love MY friends...my throat choked and the tears flowed. Shared it with my bible study friends and family. I wanted desperately to share it with my mom and dad, but they are both gone. So don't wait, share it with your loved ones too.
@HunterBidenCocaineBag
Be with your friends! Don't let them take your life away because of a virus! LIVE YOUR LIFE!
@peets4303
What a lovely spirit this man of God has
@brusena9121
My friend i love
@31048rag
I like the country style of Michael Sykes.
@GaichuiKamei22
For all you are, i love to have you as my dearest bestie.
Thank you❤