Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) ‎#510

510. Lord, speak to me that I may speak

1 Lord, speak to me that I may speak
in living echoes of your tone;
as you have sought, so let me seek
your wandering children, lost, alone.

2 O lead me, Lord, that I may lead
the stumbling and the straying feet;
and feed me, Lord, that I may feed
your hungry ones with manna sweet.

3 O teach me, Lord, that I may teach
the precious truths which you impart;
and wing my words that they may reach
the hidden depths of many a heart.

4 O fill me with your fullness, Lord,
until my heart shall overflow
in kindling thought and glowing word,
your love to tell, your praise to show.

5 O use me Lord, use even me,
just as you will, and when, and where;
until at last your face I see,
your rest, your joy, your glory share.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, speak to me that I may speak
• Author: Frances R. Havergal (1836-1879)
• Meter: 8 8 8 8 (LM)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1987
• Topic: God's Church: Mission and Ministry; Christ the Teacher; Pentecost 4: The Church's Mission to the Individual; Pentecost 5: The Church's Mission to All; Pentecost 12: The Witnessing Community

Tune Information

• Name: EISENACH
• Composer: J. H. Schein (1586-1630)
• Meter: 8 8 8 8 (LM)
• Key: D Major
• Notes: Alternative tunes: OMBERSLEY (146b), MELCOMBE (270)