Here's My Life

"Here's My Life" was written by John W. Peterson. He was born in Lindsborg, Kansas, he served as an Army Air Force pilot flying the China Hump during World War II. Later, he attended Moody Bible Institute and served on the radio staff there for a number of years.

In 1953, he graduated from the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago and shortly thereafter settled in Pennsylvania to continue his songwriting career. He then moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan, where for over ten years he was President and Editor-in-Chief of Singspiration, a sacred music publishing company. While there, he compiled and edited a hymnal called "Great Hymns of the Faith", (c) 1961. He also served on the board of Gospel Films, Inc. of Muskegon, Michigan.

He also had direct contact with popular Christian musicians of the day such as Bill Pearce and Dick Anthony. He resided in Scottsdale, Arizona, where he continued to write music. Peterson died September 20, 2006, aged 84, following a bout with prostate cancer.

Some of his more popular song titles include "It Took a Miracle", "Over the Sunset Mountains", "Heaven Came Down", "So Send I You", "Springs of Living Water", "Jesus is Coming Again", "Surely Goodness and Mercy", "This is the day that the Lord hath made" and "O Glorious Love". His cantatas include Night of Miracles and Down From His Glory.

In 1986, he was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. 

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Lyrics: 

Verse 1 Here's my life! I lay it on the altar - here's my life! No more to wait or falter - here's my life! Lord divine I've heard Your voice, so tender, That calls to full surrender, I can no longer disobey; I've made the great decision, My eyes have caught the vision, I gladly yield my all today. Verse 2 Here's my life! No more for self to hold it - here's my life! For faithful service mold it - here's my life! Use me, Lord, Wherever You may need me, I'll follow where You lead me, Your perfect will is best for me; To far and distant races, At home in friendly places, I'll bear the news of Calvary Bridge Here's my life, here's my life, here's my life!