"Deeper and Deeper" is a 1914 Christian 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. The hymn sang itself into the preacher's heart. The hymn was completed at First Presbyterian Church of South Chicago.[5] It has been published in 21 hymnals.[6]
References
edit- ^ 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."
- ^ 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 "
- ^ 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 "
- ^ 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,"
- ^ "Deeper and Deeper". www.hymnalaccompanist.com. Retrieved 2022-10-06.
- ^ "Deeper and Deeper". Hymnary.org. Retrieved 2022-10-06.
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