The Isaacs - I Surrender All Lyrics + Chords
Lyrics
All to Jesus I surrender;
All to him I freely give;
I will ever love and trust him,
In his presence daily live.
I surrender all, I surrender all,
All to thee, my blessed Savior,
I surrender all.
All to Jesus I surrender;
Humbly at his feet I bow,
Worldly pleasures all forsaken;
Take me, Jesus, take me now.
I surrender all, I surrender all,
All to thee, my blessed Savior,
I surrender all.
All to Jesus I surrender;
Lord, I give myself to thee;
Fill me with thy love and power;
Let thy blessing fall on me.
I surrender all, I surrender all,
All to thee, my blessed Savior,
I surrender all.
I surrender all, I surrender all,
All to thee, my blessed Savior,
I surrender all.
All to thee, my blessed Savior,
I surrender all.
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The Isaacs - I Surrender All [Live]
Meaning & Inspiration
On April 19, 2005, The Isaacs gifted the world with their rendition of the revered hymn, "I Surrender All," featured on their album, *Radio Hits*. This particular recording doesn't just re-sing an old melody; it breathes fresh life and profound conviction into a message that stands as a cornerstone of Christian faith: the complete and unreserved giving of oneself to divine will. The song's enduring power lies not in its complexity but in its stark, simple, and utterly vital call to devotion, a call that The Isaacs deliver with breathtaking clarity and spiritual authority.
The essence of "I Surrender All" is a spiritual pilgrimage from self-reliance to divine dependence. It's a journey reflected in the very first line, which states an unambiguous commitment to giving everything to Jesus. This isn't a casual offering but a radical act of faith, mirroring the sacrifice called for in Romans 12:1-2, where we are urged to present our bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, as our true and proper worship. The song then moves into a promise to love and trust, desiring to live daily in God’s presence, an aspiration that resonates with the continuous communion described in John 15:4, where Jesus invites us to "remain in me, as I also remain in you." This commitment to abiding is the bedrock of a surrendered life, acknowledging that true sustenance and purpose are found solely in Him.
As the hymn progresses, it deepens this posture of submission, declaring, "Humbly at his feet I bow, Worldly pleasures all forsaken." This powerful imagery speaks to a profound humility, recalling Philippians 2:8, which describes Christ himself humbling himself and becoming obedient to death. To forsake worldly pleasures is to heed the counsel of 1 John 2:15-17, which warns against loving the world or anything in the world, reminding us that its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever. It is a bold statement of allegiance, prioritizing eternal values over fleeting earthly gratifications, embodying the instruction in Matthew 16:24 to deny oneself and follow Christ. The plea, "Take me, Jesus, take me now," expresses an urgent readiness, a longing to be fully consumed by God's purpose, akin to Isaiah's ready response, "Here am I. Send me!" (Isaiah 6:8).
The song culminates in a desire for divine infilling and blessing, praying, "Lord, I give myself to thee; Fill me with thy love and power; Let thy blessing fall on me." This isn't merely an act of giving but also one of receiving, an open-hearted posture for the Holy Spirit to transform and empower. It echoes the promise of Ephesians 5:18 to be filled with the Spirit, and the transformative experience described in Galatians 2:20: "I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me." The blessing sought is not material wealth but spiritual abundance—love, power, and presence—which enables a life lived for God's glory. The repeated chorus, "I surrender all, I surrender all, All to thee, my blessed Savior, I surrender all," acts as a spiritual anchor, reiterating the commitment and solidifying it into a continuous, conscious choice rather than a one-time event. It is a timeless affirmation, a prayer, and a declaration of unwavering faith that continues to inspire and challenge believers to wholeheartedly offer their entire being to Christ.