133b. May I resolve with all my heart

1 Now I resolve with all my heart,
With all my powers to serve the Lord;
Nor from his precepts e'er depart,
Whose service is a rich reward.

2 Oh, be his service all my joy!
Around let my example shine,
Till others love the blest employ,
And join in labors so divine.

3 Be this the purpose of my soul,
My solemn, my determined choice,
To yield to his supreme control,
And in his kind commands rejoice.

4 Oh, may I never faint nor tire,
Nor, wandering, leave his sacred ways;
Great God, accept my soul's desire,
And give my strength to live thy praise.

Text Information
First Line: May I resolve with all my heart
Publication Date: 1870
Notes: Tune for 266, 427, 436, 437, and 446 in "American Sunday School Hymn Book" (ASS1860a)
Tune Information
Name: UXBRIDGE
Composer: Dr. L. Mason
Meter: L. M.
Key: E♭ Major
Copyright: By permission.



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