The popular Christian hymn, “All to Jesus I surrender” was written by an American art teacher, Judson Van Deventer (1855-1939). In his own words, the following was the inspiration behind the hymn:
“For some time, I had struggled between developing my talents in the field of art and going into full-time evangelistic work. At last the pivotal hour of my life came, and I surrendered all. A new day was ushered into my life. I became an evangelist and discovered down deep in my soul a talent hitherto unknown to me. God had hidden a song in my heart, and touching a tender chord, He caused me to sing.”
1 All to Jesus I surrender
All to Him I freely give;
I will ever love and trust Him,
In His presence daily live
I surrender all… I surrender all…
All to Thee, my blessed Saviour
I surrender all.
- All to Jesus I surrender
Humbly at His feet I bow
Worldly pleasures all forsaken,
Take me Jesus, take me now - All to Jesus I surrender
Lord, I give myself to thee;
Fill me with Thy love and power
Let Thy blessing fall on me - All to Jesus I surrender
Now I feel the sacred flame;
O the joy of full salvation!
Glory, glory to His Name!
“Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God–this is your spiritual act of worship.” (Romans 12:1)
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