My Lord and I

“My Lord and I” is a devotional hymn written by Mrs. L. Shorey around 1897. The hymn reflects a deeply personal and intimate expression of the believer’s relationship with Christ, emphasizing companionship, trust, and faithful dependence upon the Savior.

The text centers on the close walk between the Christian and the Lord. Christ is portrayed not only as Redeemer and King, but as a constant presence who guides, comforts, and sustains His people through every circumstance of life. This relational emphasis echoes Christ’s teaching about knowing His sheep and walking with them.

A major theme of the hymn is devotion. The believer’s priorities are reordered around Christ, with worldly attachments fading in comparison to the joy of fellowship with Him. The hymn affirms that true contentment and security are found in abiding with the Lord rather than in external circumstances.

The hymn also reflects assurance of salvation. Confidence is rooted not in personal strength, but in Christ’s faithfulness and abiding presence. The text conveys peace in life’s trials and hope for the future, grounded in the unchanging relationship between the believer and the Lord.

“My Lord and I” remains suitable for personal devotion, testimony services, and worship settings that emphasize personal faith and daily communion with Christ. Its warm tone, biblical themes, and simple expression of trust continue to resonate with believers seeking encouragement in their walk with the Lord.