Gloria Gaither (b. March 4, 1942) is a songwriter for gospel music, along with her husband, Bill Gaither. She also sang in the Bill Gaither Trio, one of the most influential groups in recent Christian music.
I Surrender All
Bill & Gloria Gaither Lyrics
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Sworn enemy of love
Kept my lips from saying
Things I was thinking of.
But now my pride you've humbled,
I've cast it to the winds,
Broken, beaten, sick at heart
My confession begins.
We've played the game of stay away
But it cost more that I can pay.
Without you I can't make my way,
I surrender, dear.
I may seem proud, I may act gay,
It's just a pose, I'm not that way,
'Cause deep down in my heart I say
I surrender, dear.
Little mean things we were doing
Must have been part of the game,
Lending a spice to the wooing,
But I don't care who's to blame.
When stars appear and shadows fall,
Why then you'll hear My poor heart call,
To you my love, my life, my all
I surrender, dear.
We've played the game of stay away
But it cost more that I can pay.
Without you I can't make my way,
I surrender, dear.
I may seem proud, I may act gay,
It's just a pose, I'm not that way,
'Cause deep down in my heart I say
I surrender, dear.
Little mean things we were doing
Must have been part of the game,
Lending a spice to the wooing,
But I don't care who's to blame.
When stars appear And shadows fall,
Why then you'll hear My poor heart call,
To you my love, my life, my all
The lyrics of this song, I Surrender All, by Bill & Gloria Gaither, can be interpreted as a confession of a person who has been hindered from expressing their thoughts and emotions by their pride. The song begins by describing pride as a liar and an enemy of love which prevented the singer from speaking their mind. However, in the second verse, the singer admits that their pride has been humbled and they have relinquished it. They confess that they have been beaten and broken, and are now ready to reveal their true emotions.
The rest of the song is a surrender to love. The singer admits that they have played games of stay away, but they are now ready to surrender to love. They acknowledge that their previous actions may have been petty, but they are willing to let go of the past and start anew. The singer expresses their love and willingness to surrender all to their beloved, making a passionate confession with a plea to be accepted in return.
Line by Line Meaning
Pride, sad, splendid liar,
Pride is a miserable liar who seems admirable, but is actually the enemy of love.
Sworn enemy of love
Pride is the opposite of love.
Kept my lips from saying Things I was thinking of.
My pride stopped me from expressing my thoughts and feelings.
But now my pride you've humbled, I've cast it to the winds, Broken, beaten, sick at heart My confession begins.
My pride has been overcome and now I confess my true feelings.
We've played the game of stay away But it cost more than I can pay. Without you I can't make my way, I surrender, dear.
I've tried to stay away, but I realize I can't make it without you, so I surrender to you.
I may seem proud, I may act gay, It's just a pose, I'm not that way, 'Cause deep down in my heart I say I surrender, dear.
I may put on a front of pride and happiness, but deep down I know I need to surrender to you.
Little mean things we were doing Must have been part of the game, Lending a spice to the wooing, But I don't care who's to blame.
We may have played games and acted mean, but it was all in the pursuit of love and I don't care who is at fault.
When stars appear and shadows fall, Why then you'll hear My poor heart call, To you my love, my life, my all I surrender, dear.
In moments of darkness, I am reminded of my love for you and I surrender everything to you.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Integrity Music
Written by: GORDON CLIFFORD, HARRY BARRIS
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jane crawford
The Isaacs quartet members and musicians are (left to right) on fiddle, Jessie Stockman, guitar, Becki Isaacs, on bass fiddle, (gentle)Ben Isaacs, on mandolin, Sonia Isaacs, on guitar, Kevin Haney, seated in back their mom, Lilli Isaacs, and drummer, Nathan Fawcett. Beautiful family harmony! Their music is Blue Grass Gospel. Mother born in Germany to Holocust survivors, raised in New York, became Christian, married singing minister Joe Isaacs, children born in Kentucky, raised in Ohio, Singing ministry as they grew up, perfecting their talents, joined Gaither Homecoming, now world known!
JC
Such beautiful and emotional voices brings me both to goosebumps and tears of joy. Incredible!
ngula dan
my best song whenever i'm resting from my tiresome programs, as a student this song gives me comfort and refreshes my mind. its a blessing to have such beautiful singers who draws people close to Jesus. may god bless you sisters.
Rodney Utley
If I'm not mistaken, you're a young person at school and it warms my heart that you turn to our Savior for peace. God bless you
stella sequeira
I love this hymn as I was in choir in the boarding school It is a touching hymn
Dave S
Wow, such angelic voices on those ladies.. Amen sisters and brothers, tons of musical talent on that stage, love that mandolin and all of them are so perfect really, cant wait to see them live somewhere. Blessings to the band and all glory to our Father!
Velonda Be
Dear Jesus, I surrender All To YOU, FOREVER!!! AND ALL ETERNITY!!! MY LORD GOD ALMIGHTY!!!
Nelson Cruz
My all time favorite gospel song. They did an awesome job with this hymn.
judy morrison
About 23years i surrended all to Jesus and with no regrets ,he never fail me ye in 2013 my daughter died onthe operation table and she came back structure and purpose I challegn God that day and he has proved himself to be Jehovah the most High
Lynda Faye
We attending church on line these days, had forgotten what a beautiful song this always was; thank you!And for those double-stops by your fiddle player, too! thank you! AUGUST 2020!