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Here I Am, Lord", [1] also known as "I, the Lord of Sea and Sky" after its opening line, is a Christian hymn written by the American composer of Catholic liturgical music Dan Schutte in 1979 and published in 1981. [2] Its words are based on Isaiah 6:8 and 1 Samuel 3:4. It is published by OCP Publications.
This collection included various hymns on each book of the Bible. The hymn is one of 21 inspired by verses from the Book of Leviticus . [ 1 ] " A Charge to Keep I Have" was later included in A Collection of Hymns, for the Use of the People Called Methodists , published in 1780 by Charles's brother John Wesley .
Psalm 139 is the 139th psalm of the Book of Psalms, beginning in English in the King James Version: "O Lord, thou hast searched me, and known me". In Latin, it is known as "Domine probasti me et cognovisti me". [1] The psalm is a hymn psalm. Attributed to David, it is known for its affirmation of God's omnipresence.
It is connected to the passage in Exodus 3:14 in which God gives his name as אֶהְיֶה אֲשֶׁר אֶהְיֶה , Ehyeh Asher Ehyeh, translated most basically as "I am that I am" or "I shall be what I am". In the Hebrew Bible (Exodus 3:14), it is the personal name of God, revealed directly to Moses. [1]
The word hymn derives from Greek ὕμνος (hymnos), which means "a song of praise". [2] A writer of hymns is known as a hymnist. The singing or composition of hymns is called hymnody. Collections of hymns are known as hymnals or hymn books. Hymns may or may not include instrumental accompaniment.
A previously unreleased version by the 1970s British vocal group Design was included on their 2012 CD One Sunny Day: Singles and Rarities 1968–1978. Judy Collins released a version on her Amazing Grace LP in 1985. Homer Simpson sings a version of "Day by Day" in the episode entitled "Pulpit Friction" on the TV series The Simpsons.
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]
In 2002, Stuart Townend, the lyricist of the song, recorded it on his own album Lord of Every Heart [5] By 2005, it had been named by a BBC Songs of Praise survey as the ninth best-loved hymn of all time in the UK and then third in the same poll by the show in 2019; [6] By 2006, it rose to the No. 1 position on the United Kingdom CCLI ...