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"I Surrender All" is a Christian hymn, with words written by American art teacher and musician Judson W. Van DeVenter (1855–1939), who subsequently became a music minister and evangelist. It was put to music by Winfield S. Weeden (1847–1908), and published in 1896. Van DeVenter said of the inspiration for the text: ==Van DeVenter and inception of the hymn== Judson Van DeVenter〔Some sources give spellings of Van De Venter, Van de Venter, or Van Deventer; however his own publication of the hymn reads Van DeVenter.〕 was born on a farm in Michigan in 1855. Following graduation from Hillsdale College, he became an art teacher and supervisor of art in the public schools of Sharon, Pennsylvania.〔 He was, in addition, an accomplished musician, singer, and composer.〔Phillips, Ron. (''A God-Sized Future: Move out of your comfort zone, embrace change, and discover a new vision for your life'' ). Charisma Media, 2012. p. 29.〕 Van DeVenter was also an active layman in his Methodist Episcopal Church, involved in the church's evangelistic meetings. Recognizing his talent for the ministry, friends urged him to give up teaching and become an evangelist. Van DeVenter wavered for five years between becoming a recognized artist or devoting himself to ministry.〔〔Cottrill, Robert. ("I Surrender All" ). ''WordWiseHymns.com''. November 16, 2012.〕 Finally, he surrendered his life to Christian service, and wrote the text of the hymn while conducting a meeting at the Ohio home of noted evangelist George Sebring.〔〔〔Osbeck, Kenneth W. (''Amazing Grace: 366 Inspiring Hymn Stories for Daily Devotions'' ). Kregel Publications, 2002. p. 252.〕 Following his decision to surrender his life to the Divine, Van DeVenter traveled throughout the United States, England, and Scotland, doing evangelistic work. Winfield S. Weeden, his associate and singer, assisted him for many years.〔 Toward the end of his life, Van DeVenter moved to Florida, and was professor of hymnology at the Florida Bible Institute for four years in the 1920s.〔(Judson Wheeler Van DeVenter (1855–1939) ). ''CyberHymnal.org''.〕〔 After his retirement, he remained involved in speaking and in religious gatherings.〔〔 Van DeVenter published more than 60 hymns in his lifetime, but "I Surrender All" is his most famous.〔Hawn, Michael C. ("History of Hymns: 'I Surrender All'" ). General Board of Discipleship, United Methodist Church.〕 "I Surrender All" was put to music by Weeden, and first published in 1896 in ''Gospel Songs of Grace and Glory'', a collection of old and new hymns by various hymnists, compiled by Weeden, Van DeVenter, and Leonard Weaver, and published by Sebring Publishing Co.〔No. 83: "I Surrender All", by J. W. Van DeVenter and W. S. Weeden. In: Weeden, W. S.; Van de Venter, J. W.; Weaver, Leonard (compilers). (''Gospel Songs of Grace and Glory'' ). New York: Sebring Publishing Co., 1896. (at the Internet Archive)〕 The following year, Van DeVenter and Weeden also published their jointly written gospel hymn "Sunlight".〔("Sunlight" – Judson W. Van DeVenter, 1897 ). ''TimelessTruths.org''.〕 Weeden, born in Ohio in 1847, taught in singing schools prior to becoming an evangelist, and was a noted song leader and vocalist.〔 Weeden published many hymns in several volumes, including ''The Peacemaker'' (1894), ''Songs of the Peacemaker'' (1895), and ''Songs of Sovereign Grace'' (1897). His tombstone is inscribed with the title of this hymn, "I Surrender All".〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「I Surrender All」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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