Growing up in Cincinnati, Ohio, William began playing piano at age five. By… Read Full Bio ↴Growing up in Cincinnati, Ohio, William began playing piano at age five. By age 13 he was playing drums for his church. At age 16 he was playing organ for the church, and at age 18 began leading worship at the church. Since then, William has ministered with some of the most respected and well- known pastors, speakers and worship leaders in the world.

In 2001 after relocating to Orlando, Florida, William was hired as the Music Director and keyboardist for Ron Kenoly. It was during his time with Dr. Kenoly that William had the opportunity to travel all over the world and experience the presence of God in multiple cultures and expressions. This experience impacted his ministry tremendously. William has an ability to connect with people of multiple cultures and reach multiple generations in the same setting so that everyone can experience the presence of God together.

In 2003 utilizing his educational background (B.S. in Entertainment Business) and fulfilling a God given desire, "The Delivery Room" recording studio was established. William recorded his first solo effort, "The Reason I Live" out of the studio, along with hosting numerous other sessions. In 2005 "The Delivery Room" expanded into a brand new 2300 sq ft space and has hosted several artists and producers such as Martha Munizzi, Group One Crew, KJ-52, Tito Nieves, Loris Holland, Aaron Pearce, and EA Sports.

In 2006, William accepted the position of worship leader at The Gathering Place in Lake Mary, FL., serving alongside Pastor Sam Hinn. In 2007 William was ordained as a pastor at The Gathering Place and while serving this multicultural body has hosted recording artist and worship leaders such as Hillsong United, Martha Munizzi (also a member of the church), Jeff Deyo, Israel Houghton, Aaron Lindsey, Ricardo Sanchez and others.

In addition to music, William is a teacher who ministers the Word in churches and conferences, and is fully committed to establishing an organization that deals with some of the global goliath's facing our world today such as hunger, clean drinking water, and domestic H.S. graduation.The Williams Brothers

Give Myself Away
William McDowell Lyrics

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I give myself away
I give myself away
So You can use me
I give myself away
I give myself away
So You can use me

I give myself away

I give myself away
So You can use me
I give myself away
I give myself away
So You can use me

Here I am
Here I am
Here I stand
Lord, my life is in your hands
Lord, I'm longing to see
Your desires revealed in me
I give myself away

I give myself away (I want to be use by you)
So You can use me
I give myself away
I give myself away
So You can use me

Take my heart
Take my life
As a living sacrifice
All my dreams all my plans
Lord I place them in your hands

I give myself away (I give myself away)
I give myself away
So You can use me
I give myself away
I give myself away
So You can use me

I give myself away (I give myself away)
I belong to you I give myself away
(I give myself away)
So You can use me
Lord I give myself away I give myself away (my mind doesn't belong to me) I give myself away
I give myself away
So You can use me

My life is not my own
To you I belong
I give myself, I give myself to you

Oh oh my life is not my own
To you I belong
I give myself, I give myself to you

My life is not my own
To you I belong
I give myself, I give myself to you

My life is not my own (my life is not my own) it belongs to you
To you I belong (so I give myself)
I give myself, I give myself to you

My life is not my own
To you I belong
I give myself, I give myself to you (so You can use me)

I give myself away
My life is not my own
To you I belong (I give myself away)
I give myself, I give myself to you (so You can use me)

I give myself away (my life is not my own)

To you I belong (I give myself away)
I give myself, I give myself to you (so You can use me)

Overall Meaning

The song "I Give Myself Away" by William McDowell is a declaration of total submission and surrender to God. The lyrics express the desire to give all of oneself to God, to be used in any way that He desires. The repetition of the phrase "I give myself away" emphasizes the willingness to let go and relinquish control.

The chorus "So You can use me" reaffirms the purpose of giving oneself away is to allow God to work through the person's life for His glory. The bridge "All my dreams all my plans, Lord I place them in Your hands" indicates a willingness to surrender not only their present but also their future to God. The song concludes with the declaration that the singer's life is not their own and they belong to God.

Overall, the song portrays the importance of surrendering one's life to God completely and allowing Him to work through them.

Line by Line Meaning

I give myself away
I want to be used by You

So You can use me
I offer myself to You

Here I am
I am present and available to You

Here I stand
I am firm in my commitment to You

Lord, my life is in your hands
I trust You with my life

Lord, I'm longing to see
I desire to know Your will

Your desires revealed in me
I want to fulfill Your plan for my life

Take my heart
I surrender my emotions to You

Take my life
I surrender my whole being to You

As a living sacrifice
I offer myself wholly to You