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In Me
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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In Me by Charles Albert Tindley — Lyrics
1. Thou, O Christ, my Lord and King,
Grant, in thine own name, my plea:
Take the sacrifice I bring,
Be thou “All thou art” in me.
Be thou “All thou art” in me,
Be thou “All thou art” in me,
Take the sacrifice I bring,
Be thou “All thou art” in me.
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About In Me
Charles Albert Tindley's hymn In Me opens with a direct address to Christ, expressing a profound desire for spiritual union. The SATB setting unfolds with a texture that might recall the devotional intensity often found in gospel music. The choir is asked to embody the central plea of the text: for Christ to become "All thou art" within the singer, a theme explored through earnest supplication and a hopeful affirmation of divine presence. The second stanza deepens this by invoking Christ's "wonderworking" power, praying for that divine energy to manifest within the individual.
This deeply personal prayer for indwelling grace is rendered in English, making its message of commitment and transformation readily accessible. The hymnic character of the music lends itself to a powerful congregational or choral presentation, encouraging a heartfelt response to the theological core of the lyrics. It is a plea for complete surrender and the realization of Christ's presence.
