Deeper and Deeper (hymn)

"Deeper and Deeper" is a 1915 hymn with words and music by Oswald J. Smith.[1][2][3] The hymn begins; "Into the heart of Jesus, deeper and deeper I go".[4] The hymn was sung as part of Smith's own ordination service by the Chicago Presbytery in 1915.

References

  1. ↑ Kenneth W. Osbeck - 101 Hymn Stories -1982 Page 64 "Dr. Smith gives the following account of the writing of "Deeper and Deeper" in his book, The Story of My Hymns: "the melody of this hymn sang itself into my heart and with it the words, 'Into the heart of Jesus, deeper and deeper I go."
  2. ↑ Kenneth W. Osbeck 25 Most Treasured Gospel Hymn Stories -1999 Page 30 "Evangelist Billy Graham, who spoke at Dr. Smith's funeral in 1986, paid him this tribute: "The name Oswald J. Smith ... Oswald J. Smith Deeper and Deeper "
  3. ↑ Paul L. King God's Healing Arsenal 2011 "Oswald J. Smith, the great preacher of People's Church in Toronto, wrote a hymn, “Into the love of Jesus, deeper and deeper "
  4. ↑ John Morris How Firm a Foundation 1999 "The rich old hymn "Deeper and Deeper" reflects this heart cry. Into the heart of Jesus, deeper and deeperI go,"
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