Singing I Go

🎶 Singing I Go Hymn History 🎶

 

Author: Eliza Edmunds Hewitt (1851-1920)

Pseudonym: Li­die H. Ed­munds

 

Music: William James Kirkpatrick (1838-1921)

 

📖 Scripture: 

O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.  Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms. Psalm 95:1-2

 

🕊️ About the Author:

Eliza Edmunds Hewitt (1851–1920) was a Philadelphia schoolteacher whose life took an unexpected turn after a serious spinal injury left her homebound for years. During this season, she deepened her faith, studied literature, and began writing poems for her church’s children’s ministry. Her words were later set to music, resulting in hundreds of beloved gospel songs marked by joy and hope. Despite physical suffering, Hewitt’s love for Christ and desire to serve others shone brightly—reflected in both her ministry and her friendship with fellow hymn writer Fanny Crosby.

 

🎶 “Singing I Go” Lyrics (Excerpt)

1. The trust­ing heart to Je­sus clings,

Nor any ill fore­bodes,

But at the cross of Cal­va­ry, sings,

Praise God for lift­ed loads!

 

Refrain

Singing I go along life’s road,

Praising the Lord, prais­ing the Lord,

Singing I go along life’s road,

For Je­sus has lift­ed my load.

 

🎧 Listen to “Singing I Go”

https://youtu.be/lWaHyfLTmB4?si=Ok8mTPwyKQ1YfdLP

 

✨ Hymn Reflection

“Singing I Go” is a joyful reminder that even in life’s burdens, we can walk in freedom through Christ. Eliza Hewitt’s personal trials give deeper meaning to the phrase “Jesus has lifted my load.” Her life is a testimony that true joy is not found in circumstances, but in a steadfast trust in the Lord.

 

📚 References:

https://hymnary.org/text/singing_i_go_along_lifes_road

https://www.daughtersofdecision.com/singing-i-go/

 

 

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