I Love You Lord

Jonathan Anderson • September 29, 2025

“I Love You, Lord” is one of the simplest worship songs ever written — and one of the most powerful. Just a few short lines, but they carry the full weight of devotion: I love You. I lift my voice. Take joy in what You hear. It’s not a performance — it’s a prayer. This song doesn’t just speak about God — it speaks to Him.

The Story Behind the Hymn

The song was written in 1978 by Laurie Klein during a quiet time with the Lord. She was going through a hard season, struggling financially and emotionally, and found herself without words. So she picked up her guitar, and this melody and prayer came out — simple and honest.


Laurie never intended it to be published. But a worship leader heard it, shared it with others, and slowly it began to spread. Eventually, it was printed in songbooks and sung in churches around the world. It’s now one of the most beloved choruses in contemporary worship history.


What Makes It Powerful

This song is powerful because it’s pure. No fancy words. No big musical buildup. Just quiet love for the Lord — the kind of love that overflows into worship in the everyday moments of life.


A verse that fits beautifully is Psalm 18:1 (NIV):

I love you, Lord, my strength.

That’s exactly what this song is — a heart saying I love You not because everything is perfect, but because He is good and worthy of our praise.


My Violin Cover

When I arranged “I Love You, Lord” for violin, I kept it as gentle as possible. I wanted each note to feel like a whisper of worship — nothing too loud or decorated. Just simple, honest melody.

With Violin Hymns, I try to stay true to the spirit of each song. This one doesn’t ask for anything — it simply gives love back to the Savior.



Listen and Reflect

The video is below. As you listen, take a moment to offer your own quiet praise. Whether in joy or struggle, let the music carry your heart upward. I love You, Lord, and I lift my voice to worship You.

Lyrics


I love you, Lord And I lift my voice

To worship You Oh, my soul rejoice

Take joy, my King In what you hear

And let it be a sweet, sweet sound

Let it be a sweet, sweet sound

In Your ear

All I have is You (oooh oooh)

Take my life, Jesus (oooh oooh)

Oooh oooh

Oooh oooh

Let my heart sing (oooh oooh)

How I love You (oooh oooh)

How I need You, Jesus

You're brighter than the sun

Risen from the shadows

Seated on the throne of majesty

Higher than the skies and all the sea

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