My Jesus, I Love Thee; The Worship Song of the Youth

Church History

In this episode, we tell the touching story of William Ralph Featherstone, a young boy who gave his life to Jesus at a Methodist church in Montreal, Canada, in 1862. Overcoming his love for his Savior, William wrote a heartfelt poem expressing his devotion to Christ. This poem, which would later become the beloved hymn "My Jesus, I Love Thee," was initially sent to his aunt in California and remained largely unknown until it was set to music and published in a hymnal. The hymn, cherished for its simplicity and sincerity, has been included in over 900 hymnals and has inspired countless people to deepen their faith. Its timeless message, born from the pure heart of a young boy, continues to move hearts and change lives even today. Links: My Links: https://linktr.ee/loreleesiemens If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these from the same period: The Start of the YMCA and the Early Life of D.L. Moody https://loreleesiemens.com/media/771671-3210084-34685328/the-start-of-the-ymca-and-the-early-life-of-d-l-moody Billy Sunday: https://loreleesiemens.com/media/771671-3210084-34817272/billy-sunday-the-baseball-preacher Sunday School: https://loreleesiemens.com/media/771671-3210084-34670598/sunday-school-the-movement-that-shaped-the-education-of-the-church