AIES HIGHEST HEAVEN GR 1

• Grade Level 1
• Year: 2019
• Composer: James Curnow

James Mountain (1844-1933) of Leeds, Yorkshire, England, was a well-known pastor, poet, and composer. He wrote many songs and hymns designed to be used while he conducted evangelism campaigns worldwide.

His hymn, "None of Self," presents a strong and viable message of spiritual growth for all who seek Him. Each verse dwells on a separate spiritual truth designed to help us progress toward a stronger relationship with Christ:

• All of self and none of Thee (verse 1)
• Some of self and some of Thee (verse 2)
• Less of self and more of Thee (verse 3)
• None of self and all of Thee (verse 4)

The title for this setting is found in verse 4:

• Higher than the highest heaven,
• Deeper than the deepest sea,
• Lord, Thy love at last had conquered;
• Grant me now my spirit's longing:
• None of self and all of Thee!