Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) ‎#5a

5a. I bind myself to God today

Text Information

• First Line: I bind myself to God today
• Alterer: Cecil F. Alexander (1818-1895)
• Author: Patrick (c. 385-461)
• Meter: 8 8 8 8 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1987
• Topic: Easter: The Resurrection of Christ; Epiphany 1, Revelation: The Baptism of Jesus; God: Holy Trinity; Pentecost 6: Made New in Christ; Pentecost 9: The Whole Armour of God; The Election of God's People: Abraham; Trinity Sunday: The Trinity
• Copyright: Revision © Jubilate Hymns

Tune Information

• Name: ST. PATRICK
• Arranger: C. V. Stanford (1852-1924)
• Meter: 8 8 8 8 D
• Source: Irish traditional hymn melodies
• Notes: Used for stanzas 1-3, 5. See GARTAN (5b) for tune info for stanza 4.