Here I Am, Lord

"Here I Am, Lord", also known by its first line, "I, the Lord of sea and sky", is a Christian hymn written by Dan Schutte in 1981. Its words are based on Isaiah 6:8 and 1 Samuel 3. It is published by OCP Publications and has become one of the most well known Catholic hymns in use today.

Despite its Catholic origins, Schutte's hymn is also sung in many Protestant worship services and is found in at least 47 hymnals, and has been translated into over 20 languages. It has been used at Papal Masses and at International World Youth Day events.

In 2004 a survey conducted by the Tablet, an international Catholic magazine, reported "Here I Am, Lord" as reader's favorite. A poll conducted by the National Association of Pastoral Musicians found among members that it came in second among "songs that make a difference". A 2008 survey conducted by the United Methodist Church it second favorite behind "Amazing Grace".

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