<P> "Here I Am, Lord", also known by its first line, "I, the Lord of sea and sky", is a Christian hymn written by Dan Schutte in 1981 . Its words are based on Isaiah 6: 8 and 1 Samuel 3 . It is published by OCP Publications and has become one of the most well known Catholic hymns in use today . </P> <P> Despite its Catholic origins, Schutte's hymn is also sung in many Protestant worship services and is found in at least 47 hymnals, and has been translated into over 20 languages . It has been used at Papal Masses and at International World Youth Day events . </P>

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