HYMN #0845 SSS #845 • SS&S Meter: P.M. Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #845: Whom have I, Lord

Complete lyrics, stanzas, and pipe organ accompaniment • Sacred Songs & Solos

1

Whom have I, Lord, in heaven but Thee?
None but Thee! None but Thee!
And this my song thro’ life shall be:
Christ for me! Christ for me!
He hath for me the winepress trod,
He hath redeemed me" by His blood,"
And reconciled my soul to God:
Christ for me! Christ for me!

2

I envy not the rich their joys:
Christ for me! Christ for me!
I covet not earth’s glittering toys:
Christ for me! Christ for me!
Earth can no lasting bliss bestow,
"Fading" is stamped on all below;
Mine is a joy no end can know:
Christ for me! Christ for me!

3

Though with the poor be cast my lot:
Christ for me! Christ for me!
"He knoweth best,"—I murmur not:
Christ for me! Christ for me!
Though"vine" and"fig tree" blight assail,
The" labour of the olive fail,"
And death o’er flock and herd prevail,
Christ for me! Christ for me!

4

Though I am now on hostile ground,
Christ for me! Christ for me!
And sin beset me all around,
Christ for me! Christ for me!
Let earth her fiercest battles wage
And foes against my soul engage,
Strong in His strength I scorn their rage:
Christ for me! Christ for me!

5

And when my life draws to its close,
Christ for me! Christ for me!
Safe in His arms I shall repose,
Christ for me! Christ for me!
When sharpest pains my frame pervade,
And all the powers of nature fade,
Still will I sing through death’s cold shade,
Christ for me! Christ for me!

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Whom have I, Lord"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #845 in Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200 Hymns), compiled by the American gospel singer and hymnologist Ira David Sankey (1840–1908).

Sankey popularized these sacred songs during the transatlantic evangelistic campaigns led alongside Dwight L. Moody between 1873 and 1903. The compilation became one of the most widely printed hymnals in Christendom, cherished by Methodist, Baptist, Anglican, Presbyterian, and Pentecostal congregations throughout the world.

🕊️ Devotional Themes & Reflection

Composed of 5 stanzas, the text centers on foundational biblical themes: adoration and praise to God, humble reliance upon divine grace, steadfast faith amid trials, and the everlasting hope of salvation in Jesus Christ.

Whether sung during Sunday corporate worship or read during family devotions and personal prayer, these stanzas guide the believer to reflect on God's unending mercies and steadfast faithfulness across every season of life.

🎼 Musical Structure & Liturgy

Poetic Meter: P.M.
Stanza Structure: 5 Verses with cathedral pipe organ accompaniment
Liturgical Placement: Suitable as an Opening Hymn of Praise, Call to Worship, Offertory, or Closing Doxology
Pipe Organ Audio: Multi-verse accompaniment synthesized to support organists, choir rehearsals, and home worship

⚖️ Public Domain Archival: This historic hymn text and tune are in the worldwide public domain and may be freely printed in church bulletins or projected for public worship.

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