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I Cling to Thee

Representative Text

1 Dear Lord, unloose my stamm’ring tongue,
And bid it speak for Thee,
That I may tell to sinners round;
Thy goodness unto me;
Dear Master lift my idle hands,
And fill them with Thy work;
Inspire my soul with fervent zeal,
That I no task may shirk.

Refrain:
Saviour, I cling to Thee,
I’ll live and work for Thee,
I’ll love and serve Thee better,
Saviour, stay with me.

2 Dear Lord, I consecrate my all,
A sacrifice most meet,
And lay the humble offering
Low at Thy blessed feet;
Receive it for Thy mercy’s sake,
Accept the gift I bring;
‘Tis all I have to offer Thee,
My Lord, my God, my King. [Refrain]

3 O, guide my feeble, falt’ring feet,
And watch them lest they stray;
And day by day may they be found
In wisdom’s pleasant way!
Dear Lord, within my erring heart,
O make Thy dwelling place;
Baptize it richly with Thy love,
And fill it with Thy grace. [Refrain]

Source: The Gospel Chorus: for use in prayer meetings, young people's societies and revivals #88

Author: Maggie E. Gregory

Late 19th and early 20th centuries; wrote gospel hymns.  Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: Dear Lord, unloose my stammering tongue
Title: I Cling to Thee
Author: Maggie E. Gregory
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Savior, I cling to Thee
Copyright: Public Domain

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Praise and Promise #156

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Songs of the Soul No. 2 #46

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The Gospel Chorus #88

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