Let Us Pray
Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of music that draws us nearer to You. May the love we sing be the love we live. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Let Us Worship In Song
Introduction
If ever I loved You Lord Jesus is a timeless hymn written by a teen whose heartfelt words still inspire worship today. If ever I loved You, Lord Jesus, ’tis now is more than a lyric—it is a testimony of the heart. This devotion reminds us that youthful faith can inspire lasting worship. The pure love expressed by a teenager over 150 years ago still moves hearts today, proving that God’s truth endures across generations.
Main Body
Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.” (1 Timothy 4:12) At just sixteen years old, Ralph Featherstone committed his life to Christ. Shortly after, he wrote a heartfelt poem and sent it to his aunt. She had it published in a local newspaper, where it caught the attention of hymn writer A. J. Gordon. Gordon put the words to music, and the hymn My Jesus, I Love Thee was born.
By the late 1800s, this hymn had become a cherished favorite in church hymnals. Over time, countless believers have sung these words in worship, in joy, in grief, and in moments of quiet devotion. The song’s tender sincerity reflects the heart of a young man who would only live to the age of twenty-seven, yet left the world an eternal gift. These words serve not only as lyrics, but also as a prayer: My Jesus, I love Thee, I know Thou art mine; For Thee all the follies of sin I resign. My gracious Redeemer, my Savior art Thou; If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, ’tis now. This morning, let the hymn be your own prayer. Sing it from the depths of your heart. Remember that love for Christ grows deeper with time, and that our adoration will one day reach its fullness in His presence.
Let Us Worship In Song
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Acknowledgments
We thank Pixabay for free, high-quality artwork.
Quotes are often from AZ Quotes when appropriate.
Worship music is shared from YouTube Gospel Music.