Whom have I in heaven but you?

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  • Psalms 73
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  • 1010

Whom have I in heaven but you?
And earth has nothing I desire beside you.
My heart and my body may fail and pass away,
but God is the strength of my heart,
my portion for ever.
I know that you’re always with me,
you hold me secure by my hand,
you guide and protect me,
I know that my future is planned.

Whom have I in heaven…

Words and music:: © Carolyn Lacey
Carolyn Lacey

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The story behind the hymn

Carolyn is prompted to compose texts and music when she least expects it. This song is one such example of a piece written in this way. She began it while invigilating an exam and reworked it at a later date, adding harmonic accompaniment to her basic melody and refining the poetry of her lyrics.

A look at the author

Lacey Carolyn

b 1973 in South London. She attended a local comprehensive school and Sixth Form college before moving to study Engineering Mathematics at the University of Bristol. After graduating in 1995, she worked for Kensington Baptist Church for a year before returning to University to complete a PGCE She then taught Maths in a secondary school for 5 years. Carolyn is married to Richard, who is the lead pastor at Woodgreen Evangelical church, Worcs. As well as tutoring in Maths and Piano, Carolyn works alongside Richard in pastoral ministry. Number 1010