: The hymn was created shortly after the arrival of the first missionaries in the Lushai Hills (present-day Mizoram) in Musical Source : The tune for this hymn was borrowed from the English hymn "Come, Ye Sinners" (specifically No. 376 in the collection Sacred Songs and Solos
The lyrics are a direct outpouring of gratitude for salvation. Unlike traditional songs that focused on bravery or romantic love, this hymn focused on the relationship between the individual soul and God.