All to Jesus I Surrender - Hymn with Lyrics

1 All to Jesus I surrender,
All to Him I freely give;
I will ever love and trust Him,
In His presence daily live.

Refrain:
I surrender all, I surrender all;
All to Thee, my blessed Savior,
I surrender all.

2 All to Jesus I surrender,
Make me, Savior, wholly Thine;
Let me feel Thy Holy Spirit,
Truly know that Thou art mine. [Refrain]

3 All to Jesus I surrender,
Lord, I give myself to Thee;
Fill me with Thy love and power,
Let Thy blessing fall on me. [Refrain]

Scripture; Joshua 24:15; 2 Chronicles 30:6-9; Psalm 40

"I Surrender All" is a hymn of deep personal commitment to God, written by American pastor and hymn writer Judson W. Van DeVenter in 1896. This hymn reflects the spiritual journey of surrender and dedication, urging believers to give their lives fully to God. The lyrics and melody have made it a staple for altar calls, revivals, and personal moments of devotion in Christian communities around the world.

Message of the Hymn

"I Surrender All" is a hymn of consecration and submission, expressing a heartfelt willingness to give everything over to God. Each verse and the chorus emphasize themes of total surrender, trust, and obedience:

• Complete Surrender to God’s Will: The lyrics speak of giving everything—ambitions, possessions, and life itself—to God in an act of trust and humility.
• A Desire for Spiritual Fulfillment: By surrendering, the believer seeks the fullness of God’s love and blessing, as surrender brings freedom and peace.
• Faith in God’s Plan: The hymn expresses confidence that surrendering to God will lead to joy and peace, as God’s plan is always best.

The hymn’s refrain, “I surrender all, all to Thee, my blessed Savior, I surrender all,” is both a declaration and a prayer, capturing the essence of complete submission and trust in God’s love.