Fanny J. Crosby. Explore “I Am Thine, O Lord”: song information and official sources.
Confession and repentance · Surrender and dedication
The writer first acknowledges belonging to the Lord, then asks grace for greater nearness and a will aligned with his. Nearness to the cross, prayerful fellowship and dedicated service become one path of response to grace. Hebrews explains our access to God through Jesus; Romans calls recipients of mercy to offer their bodies. Give dedication a particular daily responsibility, asking the Lord to renew attitudes towards work, family and service. Fellowship with him nourishes obedience, and obedience teaches more attentive listening to him, gradually carrying confessed belonging into the whole of life.
Dedication responses, Communion reflection, prayer meetings and coworkers’ retreats.