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Healer Posted 5 years ago
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"Here am I" or "Here I am"
What is the difference between "Here am I" or "Here I am" in usage?
I had supposed grammatically it can only be "Here I am" only.
Today I came cross it at the church, "Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will."
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healer What is the difference between "Here am I" or "Here I am" in usage? 'Here am I' is poetic. It would not be used in ordinary conversation or writing.
- healer What is the difference between "Here am I" or "Here I am" in usage?
- 'Here am I' is poetic.
- It would not be used in ordinary conversation or writing.
- Poetic style is often seen in the context of religion.
- CJ
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healerWhat is the difference between "Here am I" or "Here I am" in usage?
'Here am I' is poetic. It would not be used in ordinary conversation or writing. Poetic style is often seen in the context of religion.
CJ
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