Jeremy Camp - Give Me Jesus Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who originally published the song 'Give Me Jesus'?

   The earliest known version of 'Give Me Jesus' was published in 1845 by the Rev. Jacob Knapp, a Baptist minister from New York.

2. Has 'Give Me Jesus' been popular among specific communities?

   'Give Me Jesus' has been particularly popular among African American congregations and was mentioned in the 1867 publication 'Slave Songs of the United States'.

3. Which notable 19th-century songwriters have created versions or derivations of 'Give Me Jesus'?

   Notable 19th-century songwriters like Fanny Crosby created derivations such as 'Take the World, But Give Me Jesus'.

4. What are some modern interpretations or covers of 'Give Me Jesus'?

   'Give Me Jesus' has been interpreted and covered by modern musicians such as Vince Gill and Fernando Ortega.

5. When did the Fisk Jubilee Singers publish their version of 'Give Me Jesus'?

   The Fisk Jubilee Singers published their version of 'Give Me Jesus' in 1873, which remains popular today.

6. 'In what context does Minnesota Twins third baseman Gio Urshela use the song?'

   'Minnesota Twins third baseman Gio Urshela uses 'Give Me Jesus' as his walk-up song during at-bats at Target Field.'