The Longing - My Jesus, I Love Thee lyrics

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 I Love thee because thou has first loved me And purchased my pardon on Calvary's tree I Love thee for wearing the thorns on thy brow If ever I loved thee, My Jesus tis now In mansions of Glory and endless delight I'll ever adore thee in heaven so bright I'll sing with a glittering crown on my brow If ever I loved thee, My Jesus tis now