Chris Tomlin - Jesus Loves Me Lyrics
Lyrics
I was lost
I was in chains
The world had a hold of me
My heart was a stone
I was covered in shame
When He came for me
I couldn't run, couldn't run from His presence
I couldn't run, couldn't run from His arms
Jesus, He loves me, He loves me, He is for me
Jesus, how can it be, He loves me, He is for me
It was a fire
Deep in my soul
I'll never be the same
I stepped out of the dark
And into the light
When He called my name
I couldn't run, couldn't run from His presence
I couldn't run, couldn't run from His arms
Jesus, He loves me, He loves me, He is for me
Jesus, how can it be, He loves me, He is for me
He holds the stars and He holds my heart
With healing hands that bear the scars
The rugged cross where He died for me
My only hope, my everything
Jesus, He loves me, He loves me
Jesus, how can it be, He loves me, He is for me
He loves me, He loves me, He loves me
He loves me, He is for me
He loves me, my God it's amazing
Jesus loves me
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Chris Tomlin - Jesus Loves Me
Meaning & Inspiration
Chris Tomlin's powerful rendition of "Jesus Loves Me," featured on his 2014 album *Love Ran Red (Deluxe Edition)*, breathes new life into a timeless declaration of faith. This song is far more than a simple melody; it’s a profound testimony to the transformative power of divine love. The narrative presented is one of deep personal struggle, vividly described as being "lost" and "in chains," with the world exerting a powerful hold. This imagery evokes the spiritual bondage of sin, a state where the heart can become hardened, much like the "stone" described, and burdened by "shame." The lyrics then beautifully articulate the moment of salvation, the intervention of Christ when He "came for me." This intervention is portrayed as an inescapable grace, a presence and embrace from which one "couldn't run." The core message, the unshakeable truth that "Jesus, He loves me," is amplified by the astonished question, "how can it be?" This reflects the immense wonder of God’s unconditional affection, a love so profound it bridges the chasm between humanity's brokenness and His perfect holiness.
The song artfully connects this personal experience to the grand cosmic scope of God's power and sacrifice. The line, "He holds the stars and He holds my heart," immediately draws parallels to the Creator of the universe, the One who orchestrates celestial bodies, simultaneously intimately cares for the individual believer. This omnipotence is juxtaposed with His humility and suffering, evidenced by the mention of "healing hands that bear the scars" and the "rugged cross where He died for me." This is the very essence of the Gospel, the atoning sacrifice that offers "my only hope, my everything." The transformation from darkness to light, from being bound to being set free by a divine call, mirrors the biblical narrative of spiritual rebirth. This profound encounter leaves an indelible mark, a "fire deep in my soul" that ensures one is "never be the same." The repeated affirmations of Jesus' love and His being "for me" serve as a constant reminder of God's unwavering commitment, echoing scriptures like Romans 8:31, which asks, "If God is for us, who can be against us?" and 1 John 4:16, which states, "And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them." This song encourages believers to internalize this truth, to not just hear it, but to live in the reality of God's boundless and immeasurable love.