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Give Me Jesus
Staff Notation • Sacred, Spirituals
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Give Me Jesus — Lyrics
Hunter and Wakefield, Minstrel of Zion, 1845
1. While wandering to and fro,
In this wide world of woe,
Where streams of sorrow flow,
Give me Jesus!
Give me Jesus! Give me Jesus!
You may have all the world!
Give me Jesus!
2. When tears o'erflow mine eye,
When pressed by grief I sigh;
Still this shall he my cry,
Give me Jesus!
3. When to the mercyseat
I go my Lord to meet,
My heart shall still repeat,
Give me Jesus!
4. And when my faith is tried,
In him will I confide,
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About Give Me Jesus
This arrangement of the familiar spiritual Give Me Jesus opens with a gentle, hymn-like texture, its straightforward melody supported by a warm harmonic accompaniment. The piece builds in intensity as it progresses, with moments of great power and pathos. The well-loved English text expresses a profound yearning for spiritual solace amidst life's trials, with the refrain 'Give me Jesus! You may have all the world!' serving as a powerful declaration of faith and devotion. This setting is ideal for choirs seeking to connect with the emotional depth and timeless message of African American spirituals, offering a moving experience for both performers and listeners.
