All to Jesus
- Joe Hawkins
- Sep 12
- 3 min read
Welcome to Echoes of a Hymnal! As you read each reflection, let the lyrics stir your heart in worship; hum the melody as you go, and when you finish, take time to listen to the hymn in full, entering into prayer and thanksgiving for the One who was, who is, and who is to come.
All to Jesus I surrender,
All to Him I freely give;
I will ever love and trust Him,
In His presence daily live.
The hymn begins with a declaration that is both simple and profound: all. True surrender is not partial. The world teaches us to cling tightly to control, but the Gospel calls us to lay it down at Christ’s feet. Trusting Him daily is not a casual rhythm; it is a disciplined choice to live in His presence, no matter how dark the prophetic hour grows. Jesus reminds us, “If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross daily and follow Me” (Luke 9:23).
All to Jesus I surrender,
Make me, Savior, wholly Thine;
Let me feel Thy Holy Spirit,
Truly know that Thou art mine.
Here we see the longing not just to belong to Christ in name, but to be wholly His. The Spirit of God marks us as His own (Ephesians 1:13–14), guiding us into truth and preserving us until the day of redemption. In an age of deception, false gospels, and counterfeit signs, it is the indwelling Spirit who assures us that we are His. To be “wholly Thine” is not merely a hymn lyric—it is the strategy of the faithful Watcher and Warrior who refuses compromise with the world.
All to Jesus I surrender,
Lord, I give myself to Thee;
Fill me with Thy love and power,
Let Thy blessing fall on me.
Surrender does not leave us powerless—it prepares us to be filled with divine strength. The world measures power by force, but Christ empowers His people through love, holiness, and truth. When we give ourselves wholly to Him, He equips us to stand firm, clothed in His armor, ready for the battles ahead (Ephesians 6:10–11). His blessing is not empty prosperity but the Spirit’s enabling power to endure, discern, and proclaim truth in the last days.
Refrain:
I surrender all, I surrender all;
All to Thee, my blessed Savior,
I surrender all.
The refrain is a song of complete allegiance. It is not whispered, but declared—a battle cry of loyalty to the King of kings. While the coming system will demand the world’s surrender, this hymn reminds us that the believer’s surrender is already spoken for: all to Jesus. Our anthem is not compromise, but devotion. Our surrender is not to fear, but to faith. And our loyalty is not to passing kingdoms, but to the Savior who is soon to reign.
All to Jesus I Surrender - Judson W. Van DeVenter
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