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“I Am Thine, O Lord” (Draw me nearer)

“I Am Thine, O Lord” (Draw me nearer). #4, Sacred Selections. Background. Author – Frances Jan Van Alstyne (pen name for Fanning J Crosby (1820-1915)) Published around 1875 Music composed by William H Doane A song about surrender. I Am Thine, O Lord. Vs. 1 - Surrender.

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“I Am Thine, O Lord” (Draw me nearer)

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  1. “I Am Thine, O Lord”(Draw me nearer) #4, Sacred Selections

  2. Background • Author – Frances Jan Van Alstyne (pen name for Fanning J Crosby (1820-1915)) • Published around 1875 • Music composed by William H Doane • A song about surrender I Am Thine, O Lord

  3. Vs. 1 - Surrender • I am Thine, O Lord – do we belong to Him? • Romans 12:1-2 • Galatians 3:27 – put on ChristRomans 13:14 • Galatians 2:20 – I am crucified with Christ I Am Thine, O Lord

  4. Vs. 1 - Surrender • I have heard Thy voice – He speaks through His word • Hebrews 1:1-2 – through His Son (John 6:63)Hebrews 4:12 – His word is living and powerful I Am Thine, O Lord

  5. Vs. 1 - Surrender • And it told Thy love to me – we learn of His love in His word • John 3:16 • Romans 5:8 – God demonstrates His love • 1 John 4:9-11, 19 – He loved us, we ought to love I Am Thine, O Lord

  6. Vs. 1 - Surrender • But I long to rise in the arms of faith – may my faith increase • Romans 10:17 – comes by hearing • Romans 1:16-17 – from faith to faith • James 1:21 – the “implanted word” is able to save your souls I Am Thine, O Lord

  7. Vs. 1 - Surrender • And be closer drawn to Thee – this will happen as our faith grows I Am Thine, O Lord

  8. Vs. 2 - Consecration • Consecrate me now to Thy service Lord • Consecrate – to make something available, specifically for holy purposes • We are set apart AND purified • Joshua 6:19, Leviticus 20:7, Exodus 32:29 • Hebrews 10:20-22 – Jesus “consecrated” a new and living way for us I Am Thine, O Lord

  9. Vs. 2 - Consecration • By the power of grace divine • God has done what we cannot do • When we respond, God saves usEphesians 2:8-9 I Am Thine, O Lord

  10. Vs. 2 - Consecration • Let my soul look up with a steadfast hope • Hope is our anchor Hebrews 6:19 • Romans 8:24-25 – with steadfast hope we eagerly wait I Am Thine, O Lord

  11. Vs. 2 - Consecration • And my will be lost in Thine • Again, it is not about my selfish ways - Galatians 2:20 • 1 Peter 4:1-2 – we no longer live the rest of our time in the flush fulfilling lusts I Am Thine, O Lord

  12. Vs. 3 - Prayer • The importance of prayer is continually emphasized. It is crucial if we are to draw near to God • Hebrews 4:15-16 – we can boldly come before His throne I Am Thine, O Lord

  13. Vs. 3 - Prayer • O the pure delight of a single hour that before Thy throne I spend • How important is prayer to me?How much do I pray? How often? When? • 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18, 3:9-10 – night and day Even Jesus prayed I Am Thine, O Lord

  14. Vs. 3 - Prayer • When I kneel in prayer • While the posture in prayer is not specified, it should be reverent! • 1 Timothy 2:8Matthew 6:6 – in your closet I Am Thine, O Lord

  15. Vs. 3 - Prayer • And with Thee my God, I commune as friend with friend • God is personal • John 15:13-16 – are we as friends with Him (while maintaining godliness)? • John 14:23 Philippians 4:6-7 I Am Thine, O Lord

  16. Vs. 4 - Hope • There are depths of love that I cannot know, till I cross the narrow sea • As our faith grows, so does our love – 1 John 4:19 • But we will not fully grasp His love until we cross over (Jordan) – Ephesians 3:17-19 Romans 8:35-39 I Am Thine, O Lord

  17. Vs. 4 - Hope • There are heights of joy that I may not reach, till I rest in peace with Thee • Yes we rejoice now – Philippians 4:4, Romans 12:15, even Matthew 5:10-12 • But consider the joy in His presence – 1 Peter 4:12-13 I Am Thine, O Lord

  18. Chorus – Draw me nearer • Draw me nearer, nearer • Is that our goal? Growth in Him James 4:8 I Am Thine, O Lord

  19. Chorus – Draw me nearer • Nearer, blessed Lord, to the cross where Thou hast died • The cross is central to our faith Hebrews 10:22 • Hebrews 7:19 – better hope through which we draw near I Am Thine, O Lord

  20. Chorus – Draw me nearer • Draw me nearer,… blessed Lord, to Thy precious bleeding side • Again the cross, but here the emphasis is on what He endured on the cross • John 19:34 – His side was pierced • His blood cleanses us – 1 John 1:7 Revelation 1:5 I Am Thine, O Lord

  21. Are you drawing nearer to Him?

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