My life, my joy, my all;
He is my strength from day to day,
Without him I would fall:
When I am sad, to him I go,
No other one can cheer me so;
When I am sad, he makes me glad,
He's my friend.
2. Jesus is all the world to me,
My friend in trials sore;
I go to him for blessings, and
He gives them o'er and o'er:
He sends the sunshine and the rain,
He sends the harvest's golden grain;
Sunshine and rain, harvest of grain,
He's my friend.
3. Jesus is all the world to me,
And true to him I'll be;
Oh, how could I this friend deny,
When he's so true to me?
Following him I know I'm right,
He watches o'er me day and night;
Following him by day and night,
He's my friend.
4. Jesus is all the world to me,
I want no better friend;
I trust him now, I'll trust him when
Life's fleeting days shall end:
Beautiful life with such a friend,
Beautiful life that has no end;
Eternal life, eternal joy,
He's my friend.
The beloved hymn "Jesus Is All the World to Me" was written by Will Lamartine Thompson in 1904. The hymn reflects Thompson's deep personal faith and commitment to sharing the love of Jesus through music.
About the Author
Will L. Thompson (1847–1909) was a prominent gospel songwriter, composer, and businessman. Born in Pennsylvania and raised in Ohio, Thompson showed musical talent from a young age. He studied music formally in Boston and Leipzig, Germany, and later founded a successful music publishing company. Thompson wrote both sacred and secular songs but focused his career on creating hymns that would inspire faith and devotion.
Inspiration Behind the Hymn
"Jesus Is All the World to Me" is believed to have been inspired by Thompson's personal experiences and his deep relationship with Jesus. Known for his humility and genuine concern for others, Thompson sought to write songs that would touch hearts and point people to Christ as their ultimate source of joy, guidance, and strength.
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