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What Thou Wilt

Representative Text

1 Make me, Saviour, what thou wilt,
Tho’ in humble place
It may be my lot to dwell,
Showing there thy grace.

Refrain:
Not my own, not my own,
Thine my life shall be;
I would not for self retain
Anything from thee.

2 Lead me, Saviour, where thou wilt,
Take my hand in thine;
With the glory of thy love
Make my way to shine. [Refrain]

3 Teach me, Saviour, what thou wilt;
May I know thy Word,
So that I may every day
Glorify my Lord. [Refrain]

4 Give me, Saviour, what thou wilt,
Be it gain or loss;
If I may but see thy face,
I will bear the cross. [Refrain]

Source: Songs of Christian Service #102

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Author: Lewis E. Jones

Pseudonyms: Mary Slater… Go to person page >

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Text Information

First Line: Make me, Savior, what Thou wilt
Title: What Thou Wilt
Author: Lewis E. Jones
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Not my own
Copyright: Public Domain
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