It was written by English folk-musician and hymn-writer, Mike Anderson (b 1956), and first published in 1998 by Kevin Mayhew Ltd, England.
The original publication had three verses, but Anderson has since added a fourth (shown below as 3a).
Hymn books where it has been published include:
- Anglican Hymns Old and New (Rev. and Enl.), Kevin Mayhew Ltd, England, 2008
It is set to an unnamed tune, also by Anderson. This has a Common (4/4) time signature. In the key of Bb, the first few notes are FF GA B_ A_ BB B G AB c_ with accompanying chords Bb / Gm / Eb / F
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Lyrics
The lyrics are copyright so cannot be reproduced here. But they are currently available on this website. A rough outline is:Sing it in the valleys, shout it from the mountain tops;
Jesus came to save us, and His saving never stops.
He is King of kings, and new life He brings,
Sing it in the valleys,
Shout it from the mountain tops, (Oh!)
Shout it from the mountain tops.
1 Jesus You are by my side, You take all my fears.
If I only come to You,
You will heal the pain of years.
2 You have not deserted me, though I go astray.
Jesus take me in Your arms,
help me walk with You today.
3a Jesus in the storms of life, you are always there.
Conquer now the ocean's roars,
With your power beyond compare.
3b Jesus, You are living now, Jesus, I believe.
Jesus, take me, heart and soul,
Yours alone I want to be.
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