789. Jesus, Savior, Lord, Now to You I Come (Saranam, saranam)
Text Information |
First Line: |
From the earth wherever I may be |
Title: |
Jesus, Savior, Lord, Now to You I Come (Saranam, saranam) |
Author: |
D. T. Niles (1963, rev.) |
Refrain First Line: |
Jesus, Savior, Lord, now to you I come |
Meter: |
Irregular |
Language: |
English |
Publication Date: |
2013 |
Scripture: |
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Topic: |
Discipleship; Healing; Lament; Mercy; Personal Peace (2 more...) |
Copyright: |
© 1963 Christian Conference of Asia (admin. GIA Publications, Inc.) |
Tune Information |
Name: |
SARANAM |
Arranger: |
Geoff Weaver (1995) |
Meter: |
Irregular |
Key: |
E♭ Major |
Source: |
Punjabi melody |
Copyright: |
Arr. © 1995 The Jubilate Group (admin. Hope Publishing Company) |
Text Information:Claimed by both Pakistanis and Indians, this is one of the most popular South Asian hymns. The text represents a Christian adaptation of Psalm 61, and the psalm’s theme is reinforced by the mantra-like repetition of the word “saranam,” meaning “I take refuge” or “surrender.”