The hymn was probably composed in 1914 or 1915, and a version of it was later included in Salmer og aandelige Sange (1919). As with several other of the hymns, Nielsen gave them a 'trial run' at a public concert before they appeared in print. In 1922, Nielsen based the last movement of his wind quintet (CNW 70) on Min Jesus, lad mit Hjerte faa. See more about this work at The Royal Library