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The last verse of the hymn was written as an imitation of George Herbert's The Temple poem as a tribute by Crossman to Herbert. [3] In the 21st century, the language of the hymn is sometimes updated by hymnal editors, a move which is often lamented by traditional hymnologists who feel that the newer language loses the original meaning and ...
It has been set to at least four hymn tunes: The original, "Woodworth", was written by William B. Bradbury, and was first published in the Third Book of Psalmody in 1849. The "Woodworth" tune was first used for the hymn "The God of Love Will Soon Indulge". Thomas Hastings adapted Bradbury's tune for "Just as I Am" years later. [2] [3]
I am trusting Thee, Lord Jesus. (Occasion or theme: Faith.) September 1874, at Ormont Dessons. (P. 1874.) Published in Loyal Responses, 1878, and Life Chords, 1880. Havergal's tune, "Urbane" (Snepp's Songs of Grace and Glory, 1048), was composed for this hymn. The hymn was the author's "own favourite," and was found in her pocket Bible after ...
Charlotte Elliott (18 March 1789 – 22 September 1871) was an English evangelical Anglican [1] poet, hymn writer, and editor. She is best known by two hymns, "Just As I Am" and "Thy will be done". [2] Elliott edited Christian Remembrancer Pocket Book (1834–1859) and The Invalid's Hymn book, 6th edition, 1854. [2]
Of Jesus and His glory, Of Jesus and His love. Tell me the story simply, As to a little child, For I am weak and weary, And helpless and defiled. Refrain: Tell me the old, old story, Tell me the old, old story, Tell me the old, old story, Of Jesus and His love. Tell me the story slowly, That I may take it in, That wonderful redemption, God’s ...
My Jesus, I love Thee, I know Thou art mine; For Thee all the follies of sin I resign. My gracious Redeemer, my Savior art Thou; If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, 'tis now. I love Thee because Thou has first loved me, And purchased my pardon on Calvary's tree. I love Thee for wearing the thorns on Thy brow; If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, 'tis now.
The hymn's first known appearance in a hymnal, and in America, was in 1784 in Divine Hymns, or Spiritual Songs: for the use of Religious Assemblies and Private Christians compiled by Joshua Smith, a lay Baptist minister from New Hampshire. It became prevalent in American publications but not English ones.
In the other set, the hymns are sung by a quartet with piano or organ accompaniment. Many popular singers and instrumentalists, including the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square , Orchestra at Temple Square and Saints Unified Voices have also recorded arrangements of LDS hymns.