June 19, 2005

Have faith in God –
Our refuge in this world;
Have faith in God –
Though low thy hopes be hurled;
Have faith in God –
His banner is unfurled.
Have faith, dear friend, in God.

Now I Belong to Jesus

Words and Music by Norman J. Clayton, 1903-

    For if we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. Therefore, whether we live or die, we are the Lord's. Romans 14:8.

    Norman Clayton has authored and composed numerous other fine gospel hymns, but Now I Belong to Jesus is still his most widely used song. This inspiring gospel song first appeared in Word of Life Melodies No. 1 in 1943. Mr. Clayton writes that one of his greatest thrills in life was hearing a 10-year-old deaf girl sing his song at a camp for handicapped children.

Jesus, my Lord will love me forever,
From Him no pow'r of evil can sever,
He gave His life to ransom my soul;
Now I belong to Him;

Once I was lost in sin's degradation,
Jesus came down to bring me salvation,
Lifted me up from sorrow and shame,
Now I belong to Him;

Joy floods my soul for Jesus has saved me,
Freed me from sin that long had enslaved me
His precious blood, He game to redeem,
Now I belong to Him;

Chorus:
Now I belong to Jesus,
Jesus belongs to me,
Not for the years of time alone,
But for eternity.

Have Faith in God by H.M.S. Richards, Used by Permission