Living for Jesus
Author: Thomas O. Chisholm, 1917
Living for Jesus a life that is true,
striving to please him in all that I do,
yielding allegiance glad hearted and free
this is the pathway of blessing for me.
Chorus:
O Jesus, Lord and Savior,
I give myself to you,
for you in your atonement
did give yourself for me.
I own no other master
my heart shall be your throne:
my life I give, henceforth to live,
O Christ, for you alone.
Living for Jesus, who died in my place,
bearing on Calvary my sin and disgrace:
such love constrains me to answer his call,
follow his leading, and give him my all.
Living for Jesus wherever I am,
doing each duty in his holy name,
seeking the lost ones he died to redeem,
bringing the weary to find rest in him.
Submission:
Nelson Grit
This was the theme song for the Calvinist Cadet Program. I love the words, the significance of the theme for my life as my life was dedicated to Him, and the musical score – especially the tenor notes.
Oh Jesus, Lord and Savior,
I give myself to Thee,
For Thou, in Thy atonement,
Didst give Thyself for me;
I own no other Master,
My heart shall be Thy throne,
My life I give, henceforth to live,
O Christ, for Thee alone.
It has also been my personal life theme – my life has been dedicated to living for Jesus. It was the driving force from my personal life as a young boy and for the next steps of marriage to my lovely and Christ centered life partner, parenthood and eventually grandparent and great-grandparent roles.