The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#374

374. Take My Life, and Let It Be

1 Take my life, and let it be
Consecrated, Lord, to Thee;
Take my hands, and let them move
At the impulse of Thy love,
At the impulse of Thy love.

2 Take my feet, and let them be
Swift and beautiful for Thee;
Take my voice, and let me sing
Always, only, for my King,
Always, only, for my King.

3 Take my lips, and let them be
Filled with messages from Thee;
Take my silver and my gold,
Not a mite would I withhold,
Not a mite would I withhold.

4 Take my will, and make it Thine;
It shall be no longer mine;
Take my heart, it is Thine own!
It shall be thy royal throne,
It shall be thy royal throne.

5 Take my love; my Lord, I pour
At thy feet its treasure-store;
Take myself, and I will be,
Ever, only, all for Thee,
Ever, only, all for Thee.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Take my life, and let it be
• Title: Take My Life, and Let It Be
• Author: Frances Ridley Havergal (1836-1879) (1874)
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Exodus 32:29
• Topic: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; Christian Evidences: Consecration
• Notes: Consecrate yourselves today to the Lord. Ex. 32:29.

Tune Information

• Name: HENDON
• Composer: Abraham Henry Caesar, 1787-1864
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.
• Key: G Major
• Notes: M.M. 72