The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#375

375. 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.

Refrain:
Lord, I give my life to Thee,
Thine forevermore to be;
Lord, I give my life to Thee,
Thine forevermore to be.

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. [Refrain]

3 Take my silver and my gold,
Not a mite would I withhold;
Take my moments and my days,
Let them flow in ceaseless praise. [Refrain]

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. [Refrain]

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)
• Refrain First Line: Lord, I give my life to Thee
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Romans 6:13
• Topic: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; Christian Evidences: Consecration
• Notes: Yield yourselves unto God … and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God. Rom. 6:13.

Tune Information

• Name: YARBROUGH
• Composer: William Batchelder Bradbury (1816-1868)
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.
• Key: A Major
• Notes: M.M. 138