397. Lord in the fulness of my might

Thomas Hornblower Gill, 1819-1906

A consecration hymn for young people, much used in schools and colleges. It was written by Gill in 1855 and published in his Golden Chain of Praise, 1869, under the title, “Early Love. ‘How good it is to close with Christ betimes!’ Oliver Cromwell.” The original poem has eight stanzas.

For comments on Thomas Hornblower Gill see [Hymn 385].

MUSIC. AZMON. For comments on this tune see [Hymn 12].