It was the most wonderful day of my life when I first heard this song at my friend's place at Ibadan, it was inspiring to me, and I had a soul lifting moment, I got lifted in my spirit that I started shedding tears, ever since then, this song has become a favourite that I can't do without, in fact I sought for the lyrics on google and still searching for where to pick its CD, thank God for the life of the composer, I'm indeed blessed having this song in my memory...........

Can I get this song in kikuyu language?

After being alone with God yesterday, this was the song that came to my spirit this morning so I sang it. It's my regular companion when I want to commune with Him even when I'm in the car and each time I play it, I feel His presence more. It inspires me and helps me to remember that Christ lives in me and this is the only hope of glory. It's an encouragement for a more intimate relationship with the Lord.

Hearing this timeless hymn I remember my involvement with CAPRO at the last days gatherings in JOS. The dissection of truth and heavenly consciousness is a memory I will never forget as we often close with this hymn.

Blessings of the Lord to both my parents who took me to Church regularly as a child and sent me to Christian governed Schools in my formative years until I went to professional training institution. I am very grateful to Dr. Ezekiel Funso Omowo who, by the Spirit leading conveyed to me what it means to be a Christian; and I am forever grateful to God for my Pastor, Choir Master and Mentor, Revd. Gabriel Farombi who raised me up as young believer and pushed me hard to be really a responsible and accountable Christian.

I don't remember where I first learned this awesome and inspiring song in my pilgrimage so far, it was somewhere in my journey above. Today, I have been reading Ezra 8, then referred to Esther 1 for some reason, then back to Ezra 8, when I was reminded again that everything that pertains to life and fruitfulness can ONLY be due to God's presence. Leading me to unearth this timeless hymn in my depth and search for its full lyrics. A lot better, more spiritual and more meaningful than the current psychedelic Christian songs, I would agree.

My confession: You are my everlasting Portion, Jesus Christ.

My Prayer: Please let me CLOSELY WALK WITH YOU. Amen!

This hymn carries me away always. I feel like flying away with it. What a hymn, so inspiring!

To God be the glory for this blessed song from a blessed heart. Tears flow freely from my heart today as I cried singing this hymn. What else do I want from life than to be closer to my maker. My prayer is when the gate is opened, let me enter with Thee O Lord.

Just as I began to worship on the mountain at 4am, having the thought to pour out my heart, I remembered Students Congress held in Gboko Nigeria 2008, where I first heard this hymn; my cares then gave way to my passion "To be close to God". What a longing...

I will be a year older tomorrow so I sing this song to You my Master, King and Lord to grant me fresh grace, zeal, love and faith to continue my walk with You while doing Your will.

What a challenge, if a blind woman - Fanny Jane Crosby could do this ever inspiring, timeless and ageless song for the Lord since the 17th century, may we all ask ourselves what legacy we are leaving behind in the sands of time as we go.

Fanny has been resting in the bosom of the master she loved so much, while the impact of her work while here on earth continues to affect generation after generation for our Lord Jesus Christ.

May the Lord help us and our generation to serve him as these old saints did. Amen.