: Echoes Psalm 139:23 ("Search me, O God") and Hebrews 10:19 (entering the presence by the blood of Jesus).
The following themes and historical contexts are frequently highlighted in scholarly and liturgical reviews: Lord, the light of Your love (Shine, Jesus, shine)
It was voted the UK's 10th favourite hymn in a 2005 BBC Songs of Praise poll. : Echoes Psalm 139:23 ("Search me, O God")
: Kendrick initially wrote three verses but felt the song was incomplete. The famous chorus was written months later in approximately 20–30 minutes. It was first performed at the Spring Harvest conference in 1987. : Echoes Psalm 139:23 ("Search me