I Give You My Heart (Hillsong song) explained
"I Give You My Heart" (sometimes called "Lord, I Give You My Heart" or "This is My Desire") is a 1995 song by Reuben Morgan, who wrote both the music and the lyrics.[1] The lyrics are about giving God the entirety of oneself.[2] The song is widely used in congregational singing,[3] particularly within evangelicalism.[4] "I Give You My Heart" is a devotional song,[5] part of the contemporary worship music genre,[6] and also a slow ballad.[7]
In the liner notes of God is in the House, Morgan said of this song: "The heart of GOD is for us to be completely sold out to HIM. Our thoughts, passions and dreams (everything that makes us who we are) only have true life as they become HIS to shape and to mould. As we give our heart and our soul to GOD we then walk in the endless riches that are found in intimacy with HIM."[8]
Among Christian songs, "I Give You My Heart" is one of the most frequently recorded.[9] The song appeared on Hillsong Music Australia's compilation album Ultimate Worship.[10] Briana Scott released a cover version of the song on her debut album While I'm Here in 2005.[11] Morgan also recorded his own interpretation of I Give You My Heart on his first solo album, World Through Your Eyes.[12]
Notes and References
- Book: 130. Praise & Worship. Hal Leonard Corporation. 2008. 978-1423432623.
- Book: 142. It's Not About Me: Personal Guidebook. Max Lucado. Max Lucado. Thomas Nelson. 2007. 978-1418572419.
- Book: 186–87. Inside Out Worship: Insights For Passionate and Purposeful Worship. Matt Redman. Matt Redman. Gospel Light Publications. 2005. 0830749411.
- Book: 347. Worship Through the Ages: How the Great Awakenings Shape Evangelical Worship. Elmer L. Towns. Vernon M. Whaley. B&H Publishing Group. 2012. 978-1433672576.
- Book: 137. Selfation: Dutch Evangelical Youth Between Subjectivization and Subjection. Johan Roeland. Amsterdam University Press. 2009. 978-9085550198.
- Book: 72. Morning by Morning: A Prayer Journey With Tommy Hays. Tommy Hays. Tommy Hays. 2008. 978-1598586923.
- Book: 273. The Source for Effective Church Service Planning: Unleashing the Power of the Creative Arts in Your Church. Scott Dyer. Zondervan. 2003. 0310228786.
- Web site: Worship Music *This Is My Desire, LORD, I Give You My Heart* Midi. hosted by: Lilly Of The Valley VA's JESUS Loves You! Worship The LORD!! Worship Music. www.lillyofthevalleyva.com. Dec 10, 2020.
- Book: 275. "Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing": Music and Worship in African American Megachurches of Los Angeles, California. Birgitta Joelisa Johnson. University of California, Los Angeles. 2008. 978-0549720140.
- Web site: Crosswalk.com. Pick of the Week: Ultimate Worship. Chris Davidson. January 6, 2006. June 19, 2013.
- News: UCW Entertainment Newswire. Briana Scott announces the pre-release of her debut CD. October 21, 2005. June 19, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20060112210509/http://news.ucwe.com/content/view/838/9/. January 12, 2006. dead.
- live. https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211209/wawdHB7fHxc. 2021-12-09. reuben morgan - i give you my heart.wmv . YouTube.
