The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal ‎#467

467. Take Time to Be Holy

1 Take time to be holy,
Speak oft with Thy Lord;
Abide in Him always,
And feed on His Word.
Make friends of God's children,
Help those who are weak,
Forgetting in nothing
His blessing to seek.

2 Take time to be holy,
The world rushes on;
Spend much time in secret
With Jesus alone.
By looking to Jesus,
Like Him thou shalt be;
Thy friends in thy conduct
His likeness shall see.

3 Take time to be holy,
Let Him be thy guide,
And run not before Him,
Whatever betide;
In joy or in sorrow,
Still follow thy Lord,
And looking to Jesus,
Still trust in His Word.

4 Take time to be holy,
Be calm in Thy soul;
Each tho't and each motive
Beneath His control.
Thus led by His Spirit
To fountains of love,
Thou soon shalt be fitted
For service above.

Text Information

• First Line: Take time to be holy
• Title: Take Time to Be Holy
• Author: William D Longstaff
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Topic: Consecration

Tune Information

• Name: [Take time to be holy]
• Composer: George C. Stebbins
• Key: F Major or modal