Jesus Is Love
Nonifah featuring The Boys Choir of Harlem Lyrics


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Father, help your children,
And don't let them fall by the side of the road.
Mmm, and teach them to love one another,
And heaven might find a place in their hearts;

'Cause Jesus is love.
He won't let you down,
And I know He's mine forever,
Ah, in my heart.

We've got to walk on, walk on through temptation,
'Cause His Love and His wisdom will be our helping hand.
And I know the truth and His word will be our salvation.
Lift up our heart to be thankful and glad

'Cause Jesus is love.
He won't let you down,
And I know He's mine deep down in my soul.
Jesus is love.

I want to follow your star wherever it leads me,
And I don't mind Lord, I hope you don't mind.
I want to walk with you, and talk with you,
And do all the things you want me to do,
'Cause I know that Jesus, Jesus is love, I know,
And if you ask, I'll show love is the word forever,

Ah, in my heart, help me, heart, heart.
I know, I know, I know, I know His love's the power,
His love's the glory forever, ever, ever, ever.
Who can bring you love?
Who can bring you joy?
Who can turn your life around?
Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah,

Who will pick you up, ooh, where you fall?
Who will stand beside you? Who will love us all?
Hey, Jesus, Jesus.

Who can heal your body? Who can make it strong?
Who can help you to hold out a little while longer?
Oh yeah, Jesus loves you, Jesus wants you,
You can call Him, He will answer.





Call Him in the morning, call Him in the evening

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Nonifah's song "Jesus Is Love" featuring The Boys Choir of Harlem are a heartfelt plea to God to help his children stay on the right path and love one another. The song acknowledges that we will all face temptation in life, but by following Jesus, we can overcome it. The chorus reminds us that Jesus is love and that his love will never let us down. It is a powerful message of hope and faith that reminds us to trust in God and his love for us.


The song's use of a choir adds to its emotional power, and the children's voices make the message feel both innocent and pure. The song's message is universal and can resonate with anyone, regardless of their religious beliefs. It reminds us that love is the most important thing in life and that if we stay true to that, we can overcome any obstacle.


Overall, the message of "Jesus Is Love" is one of hope and faith in the face of adversity. It reminds us that we are not alone and that God's love is there for us, always.


Line by Line Meaning

Father, help your children,
Requesting God to guide and support his children through life's challenges


And don't let them fall by the side of the road.
Asking God to keep his children safe and protected from harm


Mmm, and teach them to love one another,
A prayer for God to instill love and understanding among people


And heaven might find a place in their hearts;
Suggesting that God's love can lead to a place of spiritual fulfillment


'Cause Jesus is love.
Affirming that the love of Christ can solve all problems in life


He won't let you down,
Emphasizing the reliability and trustworthiness of Christ's love


And I know He's mine forever,
Expressing a personal belief that the love of Christ will always be present


Ah, in my heart.
A personal acknowledgment of the existence of Christ's love in one's soul


We've got to walk on, walk on through temptation,
Acknowledging the challenges of life and the need to persevere through them guided by Christ's love


'Cause His Love and His wisdom will be our helping hand.
Affirming that Christ's love and wisdom can guide one's journey through life


And I know the truth and His word will be our salvation.
Affirming a belief that following Christ will lead to a place of spiritual salvation


Lift up our heart to be thankful and glad
A prayer asking God to instill gratitude and joy in the hearts of his children


I want to follow your star wherever it leads me,
Expressing a willingness to follow Christ's guidance wherever it may lead


And I don't mind Lord, I hope you don't mind.
Acknowledging one's personal commitment to follow Christ without hesitation


I want to walk with you, and talk with you,
Expressing a desire for a close relationship with Christ


And do all the things you want me to do,
A declaration to obey Christ's teachings and commandments


'Cause I know that Jesus, Jesus is love, I know,
Affirming a steadfast belief in the power of Christ's love


And if you ask, I'll show love is the word forever,
A promise to demonstrate the power and permanence of Christ's love


Ah, in my heart, help me, heart, heart.
A plea for Christ to help guide and strengthen one's personal faith


I know, I know, I know, I know His love's the power,
A declaration of faith in the transformative power of Christ's love


His love's the glory forever, ever, ever, ever.
Suggesting that Christ's love brings eternal glory and joy to those who believe in it


Who can bring you love?
A rhetorical question that affirms Christ as the only source of unconditional love in life.


Who can bring you joy?
A rhetorical question suggesting that Christ is the true source of joy and contentment in life.


Who can turn your life around?
A rhetorical question that implies the transformative and saving power of Christ


Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah,
An expression of deep faith and reverence for Christ


Who will pick you up, ooh, where you fall?
A rhetorical question that suggests that Christ can provide comfort and support when one falls


Who will stand beside you? Who will love us all?
Highlighting the all-encompassing and unconditional nature of Christ's love and support


Hey, Jesus, Jesus.
An invocation of Christ's name as an expression of reverence and faith.


Who can heal your body? Who can make it strong?
A rhetorical question that affirms Christ's power to heal one's body and strengthen it


Who can help you to hold out a little while longer?
A rhetorical question that affirms the power of Christ's love to sustain one through life's hardships


Oh yeah, Jesus loves you, Jesus wants you,
An expression of Christ's unconditional love and desire to help and support everyone


You can call Him, He will answer.
An affirmation that Christ is always present and ready to help when called upon


Call Him in the morning, call Him in the evening
An encouragement to rely on Christ's love and support at all times of the day




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Lionel Richie

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@jonatasbasilio4233

Father, help your children,
And don't let them fall by the side of the road.
Mmm, and teach them to love one another,
And heaven might find a place in their hearts;
'Cause Jesus is love.
He won't let you down,
And I know He's mine forever,
Ah, in my heart.
We've got to walk on, walk on through temptation,
'Cause His Love and His wisdom will be our helping hand.
And I know the truth and His word will be our salvation.
Lift up our heart to be thankful and glad
'Cause Jesus is love.
He won't let you down,
And I know He's mine deep down in my soul.
Jesus is love.
I want to follow your star wherever it leads me,
And I don't mind Lord, I hope you don't mind.
I want to walk with you, and talk with you,
And do all the things you want me to do,
'Cause I know that…



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@desireetownsend8194

HOW MANY PEOPLE STILL LISTENING TO THIS SONG TODAY. IT HAS TRUE MEANING.

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Since the 90s! ♥️♥️♥️

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Me and my daddy

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That is true, how are you doing today

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AMEN... ALWAYS AND FOREVER, TRUST JESUS ! 🙏✝️🙏

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@wandamiller443

This song touches my heart so much… I’m 59 and still holding onto GOD

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This song has special meaning. My 6 year old daughter loved it. She passed away 42 years ago and I can still hear her singing it

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So sorry for your loss

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