I'll Be a Sunbeam I'll Be a Sunbeam "I'll Be a Sunbeam" (also called "Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam") is a popular children's Christian hymn composed by Nellie Talbot; it is sung to music composed in 1900 by Edwin O. Excell. Due to its age, the hymn has entered the public domain in the United States. Published in Chicago by Excell as hymn number 137 in his "Praises" in 1905, the words and music were anthologized at least three more times in other hymnals before 1923. Virtually nothing is known about lyricist Nellie Talbot; attempts to search census records suggest that she may
All for Jesus, All for Jesus attempt to supply an easy and short form of Passion music suitable for use in ordinary parish churches," though Stainer had previously described the whole oratorio as "rubbish". For several years, "All for Jesus, All for Jesus" was played only as part of "The Crucifixion" performances. In 1969 it was first published as a standalone hymn in the Methodist hymnal "Hymns and Songs". From there it has been published as an independent hymn across Christian denominations. In Roman Catholic hymnals, an additional verse is included supporting the Catholic doctrine of transubstantiation despite Sparrow Simpson being a member of the Church