Man, I gotta tell you about this little project I started the other day. I’ve been on this kick lately, really diving deep into some classic gospel tunes, and it hit me – why not try to document the lyrics for “Jesus Use Me”? I know, it sounds simple, but trust me, it turned into a whole thing. So, here’s how it all went down.
First off, I fired up my trusty old laptop. This thing’s seen better days, but it still gets the job done. I opened up my browser and started poking around, trying to find a good, reliable source for the lyrics. I bounced between a few different websites, you know, the usual suspects like those hymn databases and some dedicated to gospel music.
- Found a couple of versions of the lyrics, but they didn’t quite match up. Some had extra verses, others were missing lines. It was like putting together a puzzle with pieces from different sets.
- Decided to cross-reference them with some old recordings I had. I dug out my external hard drive where I keep a bunch of music I’ve collected over the years.
- Spent a good chunk of time just listening to different renditions of “Jesus Use Me.” I mean, I got a bit sidetracked, but who can blame me? It’s such a powerful song.
After a while, I managed to piece together a version of the lyrics that felt right. It wasn’t just about getting the words down; it was about capturing the spirit of the song. You know, that feeling of surrender and willingness to be used for a higher purpose. I scribbled down some notes about the history of the song, too. Turns out, it was written by this guy Will L. Thompson back in the early 1900s. Pretty cool, huh?
Then came the real work – typing everything up. I’m not the fastest typist, but I took my time, making sure each word was accurate. I even added some formatting to make it look nice. I’m thinking of turning this into a blog post or maybe even a little booklet to share with my church group.
Finally, I hit save and leaned back in my chair. It felt good to have accomplished something, even if it was just documenting some lyrics. But it’s more than that, you know? It’s about connecting with something bigger than yourself and sharing that connection with others. I closed my laptop, feeling a sense of satisfaction and a renewed appreciation for this beautiful old hymn. The song is always in my head, “Je—sus. use me, o Lord, don’t refuse me,” it’s just so touching.
So yeah, that’s my story. Just a regular guy, a simple song, and a whole lot of heart. Maybe I’ll share the finished product with you all sometime. Until then, keep the faith and keep singing!