1. All to Jesus I surrender, All to Him I freely give; I will ever love and trust Him, In His presence daily live. 2. All to Jesus I surrender, Make me, Savior, wholly Thine; Let me feel Thy Holy Spirit, Truly knowing that Thou art mine. 3. All to Jesus I surrender, Lord, I give myself to Thee; Fill me with Thy love and power, Let Thy blessing fall on me. Chorus: I surrender all, I surrender all, All to Thee, I surrender all, I surrender all, My blessed Savior, I surrender all.
Lyrics: Judson Wheeler van de Venter
Music: Winfield Scott Weeden
Tune: SURRENDER
Meter: 8.7.8.7. with Refrain
Judson W. Van De Venter, 1855–1939
Judson Van De Venter wrote this text after surrendering his many talents to his all-wise Savior. He wrote:
For some time, I had struggled between developing my talents in the field of art and going into full-time evangelistic work. At last the pivotal hour of my life came, and I surrendered all. A new day was ushered into my life, I became an evangelist and discovered down deep in my soul a talent hitherto unknown to me. God had hidden a song in my heart, and touching a tender chord, He caused me to sing.
After making his decision to devote his life to Christian service, Van De Venter ministered with much blessing in extensive evangelistic work both at home and abroad. Billy Graham is one of many who claim that Judson Van De Venter had greatly influenced their lives and ministry.