From the recording If You Believe
The heart of the song is simple: a child hears about Jesus, believes Him, and trusts Him without needing every question answered. The repeated “If you believe” hook keeps that message front and center.
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I was just a little child
When Mom told me Jesus saves
Said He died upon a cross
And He rose up from the grave
I didn't need a thousand words
Didn't need to understand
I just heard that Jesus loves me
And I raised my hand
[Chorus]
If you believe, believe in Jesus
If you believe, He'll see you through
If you believe, He died to save you
He gave His life for me and you
Oh, believe, just believe
Like a child who trusts and sees
If you believe, believe in Jesus
He'll set your spirit free
[Verse 2]
I didn't know much about life
I hadn't walked that far
But I knew He was the answer
I just knew in my heart
So I took Him at His word
Didn't have to see His face
I just put my faith in Jesus
And I found amazing grace
[Chorus]
If you believe, believe in Jesus
If you believe, He'll see you through
If you believe, He died to save you
He gave His life for me and you
Oh, believe, just believe
Like a child who trusts and sees
If you believe, believe in Jesus
He'll set your spirit free
[Bridge – Half-time, then build]
You don't have to know it all
You don't have to be so strong
Just believe He loves you
And you've been loved all along
[Final Chorus
If you believe, believe in Jesus
If you believe, He'll see you through
If you believe, He died to save you
He gave His life for me and you
Oh, believe, just believe
Like a child who trusts and sees
If you believe, believe in Jesus
He'll set your spirit free
[Outro – Repeat and fade]
If you believe…
If you believe…
Just believe in Jesus
And believe.