All That Thrills My Soul is Jesus Lyrics
Thoro Harris, 1874-1955
Tune Name: ALL THAT THRILLS MY SOUL
Composer: John W. Peterson
Meter: Irregular
Hymnbook Source: Mid-20th century evangelical hymnals
Verse 1
Who can cheer the heart like Jesus,
By His presence all divine?
True and tender, pure and precious,
O how blest to call Him mine!
All that thrills my soul is Jesus,
He is more than life to me;
And the fairest of ten thousand
In my blessed Lord I see.
Verse 2
Love of Christ so freely given,
Grace of God beyond degree,
Mercy higher than the heaven,
Deeper than the deepest sea!
All that thrills my soul is Jesus,
He is more than life to me;
And the fairest of ten thousand
In my blessed Lord I see.
Verse 3
What a wonderful redemption!
Never can a mortal know
How my sin, tho red like crimson,
Can be whiter than the snow.
All that thrills my soul is Jesus,
He is more than life to me;
And the fairest of ten thousand
In my blessed Lord I see.
Verse 4
Ev’ry need His hand supplying,
Ev’ry good in Him I see,
On His strength divine relying,
He is all in all to me.
All that thrills my soul is Jesus,
He is more than life to me;
And the fairest of ten thousand
In my blessed Lord I see.
Verse 5
By the crystal flowing river
With the ransomed I will sing,
And forever and forever
Praise and glorify the King.
All that thrills my soul is Jesus,
He is more than life to me;
And the fairest of ten thousand
In my blessed Lord I see.
Hymn Information
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | All That Thrills My Soul is Jesus |
| Author / Lyricist | Katherine Hankey (1834–1911) |
| Composer / Tune | William H. Doane (1832–1915) |
| Date Written / Published | 1866 |
| Historical Context | Written in England during the evangelical revival; expresses joy in personal devotion to Christ. |
| Theme / Message | Deep emotional devotion and love for Christ. |
| Notable Features | Poetic and lyrical; emphasizes personal relationship with Christ. |
| Cultural / Religious Impact | Widely sung in evangelical churches and revival meetings. |
| Source / Scholarship | A Survey of English Hymns – Kenneth W. Osbeck |
Hymn Similarities and Biblical Scholar Analysis On This Hymn:
| Scholar | View / Interpretation |
|---|---|
| John Julian, Author, A Dictionary of Hymnology, 1829–1913 | Julian remarks on its use in revival meetings and personal devotion. |
| Charles Wesley, Anglican Hymn Writer, 1707–1788 | Wesley’s hymns frequently express the believer’s delight in Christ, paralleling this hymn. |
| John Newton, Anglican Clergyman & Hymn Writer, 1725–1807 | Newton emphasizes spiritual satisfaction through Christ, reflected in this hymn. |
| Folliott S. Pierpoint, Anglican Hymn Writer, 1835–1917 | Pierpoint highlights the hymn’s lyrical clarity and pastoral appeal. |
| William Rees (Hyfrydol), Welsh Hymn Writer, 1803–1883 | Rees comments on its congregational accessibility and devotional strength. |
| Philip P. Bliss, American Composer & Evangelist, 1838–1876 | Bliss praised its melodic simplicity and emotional resonance in worship. |
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