My Hope Is in the Lord

My hope is in the Lord, Who gave Himself for me

Author: Norman J. Clayton (1945)
Tune: WAKEFIELD (Clayton)
Published in 24 hymnals

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Author: Norman J. Clayton

Norman John Clayton Born at Brooklyn, NY, the 9th of 10 children, he gave his heart to Jesus at age six at South Brooklyn Gospel Church, his mother being a founding member of the Baptist group. He was musically inclined, and became church organist at age 12, and also played trumpet. He remained an organist for the rest of his life. A songwriter, he usually began writing the music before the words. He would memorize scripture to assure his music was biblically-based. Much of what he wrote was for special occasions. When young he first worked on a dairy farm, then held an office job in NYC. Clayton entered the building trades industry, working for his father’s construction business, and during the depression, with a commercial bakery. He ma… Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: My hope is in the Lord, Who gave Himself for me
Title: My Hope Is in the Lord
Author: Norman J. Clayton (1945)
Meter: 6.6.6.6 with refrain
Language: English
Refrain First Line: For me he died, for me he lives
Notes: Spanish translation: See "Mi esperanza y fe" by Wayne Andersen
Copyright: © 1945 Norman J. Clayton Publishing © Renewed 1973 by Norman J. Clayton Publishing Co. (A Div. of Word, Inc.)

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Audio

Praise! Our Songs and Hymns #266

Hymns of Faith #51

The Hymnal for Worship and Celebration #406

Sing Joyfully #279

The Worshiping Church #482

Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) #523

The Celebration Hymnal #540

Worship and Service Hymnal #252

Rejoice Hymns #344

Include 15 pre-1979 instances
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