Jesus Loves Me: Celebrating the Profound Truths of a Simple Hymn

By Calvin Miller

Book Overview

There are few songs more recognizable to the Christian believer than Anna B. Warner's beloved hymn, "Jesus Loves Me." The simple yet eloquent lyric states the basic elements of faith both plainly and succinctly; within the three title words are found the tenets of Christianity. Now, by examining this beloved hymn verse by verse, including the little known second and third stanzas, Calvin Miller seeks to remind believers of the clear and abiding truths found within this child's rhyme. In doing so, he establishes the song as a creed by which busy Christian adults can live and grow.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0446529206
• ISBN13: 9780446529204
• Release Date: April 2002
• Publisher: Faithwords
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.8" x 8.7"

Customer Reviews

pleasant surprise

I bought this because it was the most likely candidate from the five available in the Greyhound bus terminal. So I wasn't expecting much. I was pleasantly surprised. Basically the book goes through the song Jesus Loves Me line by line. Miller describes what that line means to him in his life and gives lessons from the lives of others who he has met in his 35+ years as a pastor. He also gives quotes from famous christians and exerpts from christian literature that relate to what he is saying. It is easy to read and the stories are nice in terms of showing real world examples of people who went through trials becuase Jesus sustained them. At the end of each chapter are questions to ask about your life. As you probably guessed the chapter bodies don't have much scripture in them. But this gets me to what I found to be the highlight of the book. At the end of each chapter Miller includes a "Conversation with God" In these two page conversations Miller speaks in italics and a scripture verse replies to his concern. Here scriptures that build on one another helped to calm the speaker and counter fears. This book is easy to read and any christian can get something out of it. If you are looking for a christian book (that isn't the bible) and you happen to see this then it is worth checking out.

Outstanding book

Calvin Miller has a unique ability to bring to life familiar truth. He writes with beauty and emotion, clearly enunciating God's love for each of His children. This book deals with the nitty-gritty of life in a way that is encouraging, challenging, and full of truth. I recommend it for anyone struggling with life, as well as those who are at the moment in a "peaceful place" between struggles.

A simple hymn, a profound truth

"Jesus loves me" is more than a simple child's hymn. It is the cry of all Christians. Calvin Miller masterfully takes the simple words of this familiar hymn and inspires us all to bask in the glow of God's love. Using the song as his outline, Miller explores the deep truths expressed by simple faith. Opening the door on his own life and weaving it with the experience of Christians from all centuries, Miller's gratefullness for what Christ has done sings forth on every page. Encouraging and enlightening "Jesus Loves Me" is a welcomed reminder in a busy world.