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Oh We Love You (John 3:16)
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Aug 15, 2026 updated
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Song Meaning
Shane & Shane's 'Oh We Love You (John 3:16)' is a joyful children's worship song that celebrates God's love and the gift of His Son, Jesus. The lyrics directly reference John 3:16, emphasizing that God gave His only Son so that whoever believes in Him will have eternal life. The song expresses love for God in response to His love for us, highlighting that we love because He first loved us. It also affirms God's nature as love and His care for people from every tongue, tribe, boy, and girl. The song is simple, repetitive, and designed to teach young hearts the core gospel message.
Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team
For God so loved the world
That He gave His only son Jesus
That whoever believeth on Him
Shall not die but have eternal life
Oh we love You, oh we love You
For You sent Your son for every tongue tribe boy and girl
Oh we love You, oh we love You
Oh we love because You loved us first
For God so loved the world
That He gave His only son Jesus
That whoever believeth on Him
Shall not die but have eternal life
Oh we love You, oh we love You
For You sent Your son for every tongue tribe boy and girl
Oh we love You, oh we love You
Oh we love because You loved us first
You are love love love love love
You are love love love love love
You are love love love love love
God of heaven
You are love love love love love
You are love love love love love
You are love love love love love
God of heaven
Oh we love You, oh we love You
For You sent Your son for every tongue tribe boy and girl
Oh we love You Oh we love You
Oh we love because You loved us first
Oh we love You, oh we love You
For You sent Your son for every tongue tribe boy and girl
Oh we love You Oh we love You
Oh we love because You loved us first
Oh we love because You loved us first
Oh we love because You loved us first