I Am Thine, O Lord is a heartfelt hymn of devotion, longing, and surrender. It expresses a deep desire to draw closer to God, emphasizing faith, consecration, and the ultimate hope of eternal communion with Him. The lyrics reflect a believer’s yearning to live in alignment with God’s will, upheld by grace and faith.
The hymn highlights three central themes: spiritual nearness, consecration, and heavenly hope. It conveys the longing to be drawn closer to God, the call to surrender and be set apart for His service, and the anticipation of experiencing the fullness of His love in eternity.
VERSE 1
I am Thine oh Lord, I have heard Thy voice
And it told Thy love to me
But I long to rise in the arms of faith
And be closer drawn to Thee
CHORUS
Draw me nearer, nearer blessed Lord
To the cross where Thou has died
Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer blessed Lord
To Thine precious bleeding side
VERSE 2
Consecrate me now to Thy service Lord
By the power of grace divine
Let my soul look up with a steadfast hope
And my will be lost in Thine
CHORUS
Draw me nearer, nearer blessed Lord
To the cross where Thou has died
Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer blessed Lord
To Thine precious bleeding side
VERSE 3
There are depths of love that I cannot know
Till I cross the narrow sea
There are heights of joy that I may not reach
Till I rest in peace with Thee
Words and Music by Fanny Jane Crosby / William Howard Doane © Public Domain
A Heartfelt Cry for Spiritual Nearness and Consecration
The message of drawing nearer to God is deeply rooted in scripture. James 4:8 says, “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you,” while Psalm 73:28 declares, “But as for me, it is good to be near God.”
The call for consecration and surrender aligns with Romans 12:1, “Offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God,” and Galatians 2:20, “It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me.”
The final verse reflects the Christian’s hope of eternal joy, echoing 1 Corinthians 2:9, “No eye has seen, no ear has heard… what God has prepared for those who love Him,” and Philippians 3:20, “Our citizenship is in heaven.”
The lyrics beautifully parallel biblical truths. The first verse acknowledges God’s call and the believer’s response in faith, much like John 10:27, “My sheep hear My voice.”
The chorus echoes Hebrews 10:22, urging believers to “draw near with a true heart.” The second verse pleads for consecration through grace, aligning with 2 Corinthians 12:9, where God’s grace sustains His people.
The final verse anticipates the unknown depths of divine love, reflecting 1 Corinthians 13:12, which speaks of seeing “dimly” now but fully in eternity.
The song remains biblically sound, reinforcing faith, surrender, and eternal hope without contradiction. Every line aligns with scriptural truths, emphasizing a believer’s journey of living by grace, longing for God, and pressing toward heaven.
I Am Thine, O Lord is a timeless hymn that captures the soul’s yearning for deeper intimacy with God. It stands as a sincere prayer of devotion, surrender, and anticipation of eternal communion with Christ.
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