All my being’s ransomed pow’rs;
All my thoughts and words and doings,
All my days and all my hours.
All for Jesus! All for Jesus!
All my days and all my hours.
All for Jesus! All for Jesus!
All my days and all my hours.
Let my feet run in His ways;
Let mine eyes see Jesus only;
Let my lips speak forth His praise.
All for Jesus! All for Jesus!
Let my lips speak forth His praise.
All for Jesus! All for Jesus!
Let my lips speak forth His praise.
Cling to gilded toys of dust;
Boast of wealth, and fame, and pleasure;
Only Jesus will I trust.
All for Jesus! All for Jesus!
Only Jesus will I trust.
All for Jesus! All for Jesus!
Only Jesus will I trust.
I’ve lost sight of all beside—
So enchained my spirit’s vision,
Looking at the Crucified.
All for Jesus! All for Jesus!
Looking at the Crucified.
All for Jesus! All for Jesus!
Looking at the Crucified.
Jesus, glorious King of kings,
Deigns to call me His beloved,
Lets me rest beneath His wings.
All for Jesus! All for Jesus!
Resting now beneath His wings.
All for Jesus! All for Jesus!
Resting now beneath His wings.
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Mansfield, Ohio, United States
I really appreciate the short biography on the author of this hymn provided in the previous comment. I gave my all to Jesus many years ago. I know the Lord has gained some of my heart because I love the brothers. He certainly has more to gain there. This morning, when I see His beauty at His crucifixion and I must say again, “all for Jesus, all for Jesus all to Him I freely give. I see His worthiness and I hope at the end of my life I can say I trusted Him with my whole life and I gave it all to Jesus.
Spring, Texas, United States
Amen, ALL FOR JESUS , Lord may this become our reality day by day and moment by moment.
May we truly live move and have our being in Christ Jesus our Lord amen
Storrs, Connecticut, United States
Mary D. James began teaching Sunday School at the age of 13 in her local Methodist Episcopal Church in New Jersey. She became a well-known figure in the Wesleyan Holiness movement of the early 1800s, leading meetings, and submitting articles to several Christian publications. Along with having a family with four children, Mary strived to live a life as close to Christ as possible. She wrote, “All for Jesus” as a New Year’s resolution in 1871. As she wrote the letter, she expressed thankfulness in the work for her Lord that she was involved in during the previous year. She wrote, “I have written more, talked more, prayed more, and thought more for Jesus, than in any previous year, and have had more peace of mind, resulting from a stronger and more simple faith in Him. ” She saw how her increased commitment to God gave her a stronger ministry. “All for Jesus” was a personal expression of her devotion to God, conveying her desire that all she was going to do in the years to come, would be for His glory.
L. Codington
Idaho, United States
Thank you playing the music to this song so I can sing it over and over. It truly is a song of commitment - full surrender.
Muskegon, Michigan, United States
I remembered the words of the 4th stanza during my devotions this morning. So I looked it up and it was once again a blessing to me as I learned it as a very young child.
Kingston-upon-Hull, England, United Kingdom
I learned this) and so many others) precious old hymn as a child.. I was humming this the other morning as I awoke. Quite often the Lord brings these back to remembrance throughout a day, or during a difficult time. They are like a ‘balm’, and a source of blessing for sure! I really miss not getting to sing these beautiful hymns in Church, as the younger crowd does not know they exist.. To be honest, I really believe they are missing out never having had opportunity to have learned to enjoy and appreciate them. ♥️🙏🏽
Aba, Abia, Nigeria
I learnt this song since my nursery school days in middle 80s, it still rings In my heart. It resonates this morning again I have to google it, Thanks to God I found both lyrics and tune.
My spirit is lifted. Praise God.
I love Jesus
Port At Lucie, Florida, United States
We put “All for Jesus” on my mom’s grave stone because she lived the words of this song. Living for Jesus was her joy and all 6 of her kids and my dad benefited from her zeal, love and passion for him. Many people are in heaven today because of it and others will join. When you give all for Jesus it’s just a natural outcome that others will want Him.
Great words to this song,
Kampala, Uganda
Whether singing or listening to these lyrics am always lifted up even at the times I'm so down and low.... It's always ALL FOR JESUS.