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Jesu, my Lord, my God, my all
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Jesu, my Lord, my God, my all by Joseph Barnby — Lyrics
1. Jesu, my Lord, my God, my all,
Hear me, blest Saviour, when I call;
Hear me, and from Thy dwelling place
Pour down the riches of thy grace:
Jesu, my Lord, I Thee adore;
O make me love Thee more and more.
2. Jesu, too late, I have Thee sought;
How can I love Thee as I ought?
And how extol Thy matchless fame,
The glorious beauty of Thy Name?
Jesu, my Lord, I Thee adore;
O make me love Thee more and more.
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About Jesu, my Lord, my God, my all
Joseph Barnby’s setting of Jesu, my Lord, my God, my all offers a warm and flowing melody that is immediately engaging. Scored for SATB choir, the music seeks to express the deep devotion and heartfelt praise of the English text. The composer carefully shapes the phrases to match the contemplative nature of the lyrics, where the singer reflects on their relationship with Jesus. The repeated refrain, 'Jesu, my Lord, I Thee adore; O make me love Thee more and more,' provides a strong emotional anchor, and Barnby’s sympathetic setting ensures that this plea for increased love and adoration is conveyed with sincerity and gentle fervour. This hymn is well-suited to moments of personal reflection or communal prayer.
