I am Thine, O Lord
Hymn by Fanny Crosby / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"I am Thine, O Lord" is one of many hymns written by Fanny Crosby, a prolific American hymn writer. The melody was composed by William Howard Doane. The former was talking with the latter one night about the proximity of God and penned the words before retiring for the night.[1] It has also been reported that Fanny Crosby, though blind, had a sunset described to her in words before writing the lyrics.[2] Hebrews 10:22 is reported as being a source of inspiration for the hymn:[2]
"I am Thine, O Lord" | |
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Hymn | |
Written | 1875 |
Text | by Fanny Crosby |
Based on | Hebrews 10:22 |
Meter | 10.7.10.7 with refrain |
Melody | "I Am Thine" by William Howard Doane |
"Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water." (King James Version)[3]