The Collingsworth Family - Oh The Thought That Jesus Loves Me Lyrics + Chords
Lyrics
Oh the thought that Jesus loves me
More than I can understand
Fills my heart with calm assurance
I am safe inside His plan.
So I will let it change and heal me
Let it ease my troubled mind.
Oh the thought that Jesus loves me
That he loves me for all time.
O the thought that Jesus loves me
And He loves what I will be.
Some sweet day
When He has finished
His creative work in me.
O the thought that Jesus loves me
Loved when we were far apart.
When my will was set against Him
Loved enough to win my heart.
So I will let it change and heal me
Let it ease my troubled mind.
Oh the thought that Jesus loves me
That he loves me for all time.
Oh the thought that Jesus loves me
That He'd choose a cross to die
Take the death I was deserving
Just to offer me new life
So I will let it change and heal me
Let it ease my troubled mind.
Oh the thought that Jesus loves me
That he loves me for all time.
Oh the thought that Jesus loves me
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Oh The Thought That Jesus Loves Me
Meaning & Inspiration
The Collingsworth Family's rendition of "Oh The Thought That Jesus Loves Me," released on October 18, 2014, is a profound exploration of divine affection, one that resonates with the quiet strength found in unwavering faith. This song doesn't merely present a melody; it unfolds as a rich tapestry of theological truth, deeply rooted in the foundational message of the Gospel. The central theme is the immeasurable and often incomprehensible nature of Christ's love for humanity. The lyrics articulate a personal realization that this love transcends our understanding, offering a "calm assurance" and a sense of security within God's overarching plan. This aligns with the scriptural assurance found in Ephesians 3:19, which speaks of being able to grasp the breadth and width, the depth and height of Christ's love, even though it surpasses all knowledge. The song emphasizes how this awareness is not static but actively transforms the believer, capable of "chang[ing] and heal[ing]" and bringing solace to a "troubled mind." This speaks directly to the power of the Holy Spirit to renew and comfort, as promised in John 14:26, where Jesus assures his disciples that the Counselor would teach them all things and bring to their remembrance all that He had said.
Further, the song delves into the transformative aspect of this love, recognizing that it extends not only to who we are currently but also to who we are becoming. The contemplation of Christ's "creative work in me" evokes the biblical concept of sanctification, the ongoing process by which believers are made more like Christ. Philippians 1:6 beautifully captures this sentiment: "being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." The lyrics also powerfully acknowledge Christ's love even when we were distant and rebellious, stating, "Loved when we were far apart. When my will was set against Him / Loved enough to win my heart." This echoes Romans 5:8, a cornerstone of Christian theology, which declares, "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." This unfettered, proactive love that seeks and saves the lost is the very essence of the redemption story. The song culminates in a reflection on the ultimate sacrifice, the choice of Jesus to "choose a cross to die" and to "take the death I was deserving / Just to offer me new life." This is the Gospel in its purest form, referencing the substitutionary atonement that is central to Christian belief, as detailed in passages like 2 Corinthians 5:21, which states that God made Him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. The repeated refrain, "Oh the thought that Jesus loves me / That he loves me for all time," serves as a constant anchor, reinforcing the eternal and unchanging nature of God's love, a truth proclaimed throughout Scripture, such as in Jeremiah 31:3: "I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have continued my faithfulness to you." The Collingsworth Family's performance imbues these profound truths with a warmth and sincerity that invites listeners into a deeper contemplation of the immeasurable gift of Christ's love and its power to bring peace, healing, and eternal hope.