The Christian Sunday School Hymnal ‎#122

122. St. Sylvester

1 Take my heart, O Father! mold it
In obedience to thy will;
And, as ripening years unfold it,
Keep it true and child-like still.

2 Father, keep it pure and lowly,
Strong and brave, yet free from strife,
Turning from the paths unholy
Of a vain or sinful life.

3 Ever let thy might surround it;
Strengthen it with power divine,
Till thy cords of love have bound it,
Father, wholly unto thine.

Text Information

• First Line: Take my heart, O Father! mold it
• Title: St. Sylvester
• Author: Unknown
• Publication Date: 1883
• Scripture:
  Proverbs 23:26
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Take my heart, O Father! mold it]
• Composer: J. B. Dykes
• Notes: Public Domain.