Lutheran Book of Worship ‎#406

406. Take My Life, that I May Be

1 Take my life, that I may be
Consecrated, Lord, to thee;
Take my moments and my days;
Let them flow in ceaseless praise.

2 Take my hands and let them move
At the impulse of thy love;
Take my feet and let them be
Swift and beautiful for thee.

3 Take my voice and let me sing
Always, only, for my King;
Take my lips and let them be
Filled with messages from thee.

4 Take my silver and my gold,
Not a mite would I withhold;
Take my intellect, and use
Ev'ry pow'r as thou shalt choose.

5 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.

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

Text Information

• First Line: Take my life, that I may be
• Title: Take My Life, that I May Be
• Author: Frances R. Havergal, 1836-1879 (alt.)
• Meter: 77 77
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1978
• Topic: Stewardship; Pentecost 16 (Year C); Commitment

Tune Information

• Name: PATMOS
• Composer: William H. Havergal, 1793-1870
• Meter: 77 77
• Key: D Major