Grant made her debut in 1977 under the guidance of Myrrh Records, and became the first Christian recording act to have an album be certified platinum. Following her marriage to Gary Chapman in 1982 and a subsequent deal between her record company and A&M Records, a series of successful pop-crossover records consolidated her position as both Christian music's highest-selling act and a formidable force in mainstream music, and according to Billboard magazine she was the most successful Christian recording artist of the 1980s and 1990s.
After giving birth to her fourth child Corinna Grant Gill, Grant returned to her gospel music roots with the 2002 release of Legacy...Hymns & Faith. The album featured a Vince Gill-influenced mix of bluegrass and gospel and marked Grant's 25th anniversary in the music industry. Grant followed this up with the pop release Simple Things in 2003. The album did not see the success of her previous pop efforts, and soon after the album, Amy and Interscope/A&M parted ways.
Grant released a sequel to her hymns collection in 2005 titled Rock of Ages... Hymns & Faith. Despite publicly musing that life would be easier if she weren't working, Grant joined the reality television phenomenon by hosting Three Wishes, a show in which she and a team of helpers make wishes come true for small-town residents. The show debuted on NBC in the fall of 2005, but was cancelled in November after 10 episodes. After Three Wishes was cancelled, Grant won her 6th Grammy Award for Rock of Ages.
In a February, 2006 webchat, Amy stated she believes her "best music is still ahead".
Amy Grant recorded a live cd/dvd album in early 2006 and it was released later in the year.
To date Amy Grant has sold more than 25 million records worldwide and is a 6 time Grammy winning artist.
I Surrender All
Amy Grant Lyrics
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All to Him I freely give
I will ever love and trust Him
In His presence daily live
I surrender all, I surrender all
All to Thee my blessed Savior
I surrender all
All to Jesus I surrender
At Thy feet I humbly bow
Worldly pleasures all forsaken
Take me, Jesus, take me now
I surrender all, I surrender all
All to Thee my blessed Savior
I surrender all
All to Jesus I surrender
Lord, I give myself to Thee
Fill me with Thy love and power
Let Thy blessing fall on me
I surrender all, I surrender all
All to Thee my blessed Savior
I surrender all
I surrender all, I surrender all
All to Thee my blessed Savior
I surrender all, I surrender all, I surrender all
The song "I Surrender All" by Amy Grant is a powerful worship song that speaks of the act of surrendering all of oneself to Jesus Christ. The song is a declaration of commitment, devotion, and faith. The lyrics encourage believers to give up worldly pleasures and to trust in Jesus, seeking his love, power, and blessings. The repeated refrain, "I surrender all," is a bold and affirming statement of faith, expressing the desire to put aside anything that may distract from a full devotion to Christ.
The first verse of the song speaks about giving everything to Jesus, freely giving all that one has, and trusting in Him completely. The second verse is a plea for Jesus to take one's life and guide it, even if it means forsaking the pleasures of the world. The final verse is a prayer for Jesus to fill one's life with love and power, and to bless them fully. Throughout the song, the phrase "I surrender all" is repeated, emphasizing the idea of complete and total surrender to Christ.
Overall, the song "I Surrender All" is an inspirational call to surrender oneself completely to Jesus Christ, giving up all worldly distractions and putting one's faith and trust in Him. It is a song of faith and devotion, and a reminder that when one surrenders all to Christ, they will find peace and fulfillment.
Line by Line Meaning
All to Jesus I surrender
I give everything to Jesus and submit myself completely to his will.
All to Him I freely give
I give everything I have to Jesus willingly and without reservation.
I will ever love and trust Him
I promise to always love and place my trust in Jesus.
In His presence daily live
I aim to live every day in the presence of Jesus and follow his teachings.
I surrender all, I surrender all
I willingly give up everything to Jesus without any reluctance or hesitation.
All to Thee my blessed Savior
Everything I have is devoted to thee, my blessed Savior.
All to Jesus I surrender
I completely surrender everything to Jesus and acknowledge his authority over me.
At Thy feet I humbly bow
I humbly acknowledge my position before Jesus and show my reverence by bowing down at his feet.
Worldly pleasures all forsaken
I have given up all worldly pleasures and desires and submitted myself to Jesus.
Take me, Jesus, take me now
I ask Jesus to take me completely and work in my life in his perfect timing.
Lord, I give myself to Thee
Jesus, I place myself in your hands and offer myself fully to you.
Fill me with Thy love and power
I ask Jesus to fill me with his love and divine power so that I may live a life worthy of him.
Let Thy blessing fall on me
I ask Jesus to bless me and guide me in my daily life.
I surrender all, I surrender all
I reaffirm my willingness to give up everything to Jesus, without any reservations or hesitation.
All to Thee my blessed Savior
Everything I have and all that I am belongs to thee, my blessed Savior.
I surrender all, I surrender all, I surrender all
I repeat once again that I surrender everything to Jesus, with complete faith and trust in his divine plan.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MICHAEL ENGLISH
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