I Am His, and He Is Mine

I Am His, and He Is Mine is a devotional hymn written by the English hymn writer Wade Robinson and first published in 1858 in The Treasury of Devotional Hymns. Robinson lived a short life from 1838 to 1877, yet he left behind several deeply personal hymns marked by warm evangelical faith and strong assurance in Christ. This hymn stands as his best-known work and reflects a rich theology of union with Christ and the believer’s secure relationship with the Savior.

The central theme of the hymn is drawn directly from Song of Solomon 2:16, “My beloved is mine, and I am his.” Robinson uses this biblical language to express the mutual belonging between Christ and the believer. The hymn emphasizes that salvation is not merely a legal transaction but a living, loving relationship grounded in grace. The repeated confession of belonging reflects confidence, not presumption, rooted in Christ’s finished work.

The hymn also resonates strongly with the teaching of John 10:27-29, where Jesus speaks of His sheep hearing His voice and being held securely in His hand. Robinson presents Christ as both Shepherd and Redeemer, whose love is steadfast and whose care cannot be broken by weakness, suffering, or death. This assurance is echoed in Romans 8:38-39, affirming that nothing can separate the believer from the love of God in Christ Jesus.

Another important theological note is the hymn’s focus on personal union with Christ. Galatians 2:20 lies beneath the language of shared life, where Christ lives in the believer and the believer lives by faith in Him. Robinson’s verses stress that this union is sustained by Christ’s faithfulness rather than human effort, giving comfort to struggling believers and strengthening assurance.

I Am His, and He Is Mine has been cherished for its gentle tone and deeply pastoral message. It speaks especially to believers seeking assurance, reminding them that their hope rests not in fluctuating feelings but in the unchanging love and promise of Christ. The hymn continues to serve as a quiet confession of faith, suitable for both private devotion and congregational worship, pointing hearts to the security found in belonging fully and forever to Christ.