Lyrics
Verse 1
All to Jesus I surrender, All to Him I freely give
I will ever love and trust Him, In His presence daily live
All to Jesus I surrender, Saviour make me wholly Thine
Let me feel Your Holy Spirit, truly know that Thou are mine
Chorus 1
All to Jesus I surrender, All to Him I freely give
I will ever love and trust Him, and in His presence I will live
I surrender all, I surrender all
Verse 2
All to Jesus I surrender, Lord I give myself to Thee
Fill me with Thy love and power, let Thy blessings fall on me
All to Jesus I surrender, now I feel the sacred flame
Oh the joy of Your salvation, Glory glory to His name
Chorus 1
All to Jesus I surrender, All to Him I freely give
I will ever love and trust Him, and in His presence I will live
I surrender all
Bridge
At Your feet I lay me down, all my scars and all my crowns
Jesus, I surrender all, I surrender all
No more having my own way, no more chasing yesterday
Jesus, I surrender all, (I surrender all)
All to Jesus, I surrender
All to Him I, all to Him I freely give
Chorus 3
All to Jesus I surrender, All to Him I freely give
I will ever love and trust Him, and in His presence I will live
As I surrender all, I surrender all
No more having my own way, no more chasing yesterday
Jesus, I surrender all, I surrender all
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Meaning & Inspiration
“I Surrender All” presents discipleship as a complete yielding of self to Jesus. The verses name trust, daily life in God’s presence, the work of the Holy Spirit, and a desire to be filled with divine love and strength. Its recurring confession does not treat surrender as a vague feeling; it includes personal direction, past wounds, achievements, and the desire to control one’s own way. The language combines the familiar hymn refrain with additional lines about laying down scars and crowns at Christ’s feet.
That posture closely reflects Romans 12:1, which calls believers to offer themselves to God as a living sacrifice. The request to know Christ’s presence and receive the Spirit also fits a life of worship expressed through obedience rather than words alone. Repetition gives the central prayer increasing weight as the song progresses, moving from declaration toward renunciation. Salvation, trust, and praise remain joined throughout, making surrender both a response to grace and an ongoing form of devotion.
Related Scripture
- Romans 12:1 Paul calls believers to offer themselves to God, echoing the song’s complete surrender.
- Luke 9:23 Jesus describes discipleship as daily self-denial and following him.