words and music by B. J. (Billy Joe) Thomas (1942-)

You gave me time when no one gave me time of day,
You looked deep inside while the rest of the world looked away,
You smiled at me when there were just frowns everywhere,
You gave me love when nobody gave me a prayer.

That’s why I call You Savior… that’s why I call You Friend,
You touched my heart… You touched my soul,
And helped me start all over again,
That’s why I love You, Jesus… I know You'll always care,
You gave me love when nobody gave me a prayer.

You gave me laughter after I cried all my tears,
You heard my dreams while the rest of the world closed it’s ears,
I looked in Your eyes, and I found the tenderness there,
You gave me love when nobody gave me a prayer.

当无人愿花时间在我身上，你却愿意，
当世人都对我不屑一顾，你却细察，
当人人都向我皱眉，你却以微笑相迎，
当无人记得为我代求，你却给我爱。

因此我称你为救主，因此我称你为友，
你触动我心，也触动我灵，
更帮助我再次起来，
因此我爱你主耶稣，我相信你关心我，
当无人记得为我代求，你却给我爱。

当我哭干眼泪时，你却赐我欢笑，
当世界闭耳不闻，你却聆听我梦想，
当我凝视你眼眸，我找到温柔体贴，
当无人记得为我代求，你却给我爱。