Hi,  This brought back some old memories. The gospel version is
great but many years ago I had a chance to hear this hymn sung by
George Beverly Shea.  He sang many hymns but I think he was born
to sing this particular one.  See if you don't agree.

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xymjspdDp1E 

I hope that you can find the piano roll so you can sing along and
appreciate how moving the simple version can be.

Regards,
Craig Smith