Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing

Theology & Meaning

Robert Robinson's 1758 hymn is among the most honest in the entire canon—'prone to wander, Lord, I feel it, prone to leave the God I love.' The Ebenezer ('hitherto the Lord has helped us') anchors gratitude in past faithfulness, while the final plea for grace to bind the wandering heart captures the ongoing need for divine sustaining.

Worship Leadership Tips

One of the most beloved hymns in the evangelical tradition. Works for communion, general worship, or any service focusing on grace. Indelible Grace's contemporary arrangement made it accessible to a new generation. Sing all three stanzas for full theological development.

Arrangement Tips

Indelible Grace's arrangement uses acoustic guitar and contemporary harmonies while honoring the traditional tune Nettleton. Piano also works beautifully. The final stanza's plea 'here's my heart, take and seal it' is a powerful prayer moment—slow slightly and let it land.

Scripture References

• Ebenezer 1 Samuel 7:12
• Romans 7:24-25
• Jude 24