The Hymnal ‎#502

502. Lord, speak to me, that I may speak

1 Lord, speak to me, that I may speak
In living echoes of thy tone;
As thou hast sought, so let me seek,
Thy erring children lost and lone.

2 O lead me, Lord, that I may lead
The wandering and the wavering feet;
O feed me, Lord, that I may feed
Thy hungering ones with manna sweet.

3 O strengthen me, that while I stand
Firm on the Rock, and strong in thee,
I may stretch out a loving hand
To wrestlers with the troubled sea.

4 O teach me, Lord, that I may teach
The precious things thou dost impart;
And wing my words, that they may reach
The hidden depths of many a heart.

5 O give thine own sweet rest to me,
That I may speak with soothing power
A word in season, as from thee,
To weary ones in needful hour.

6 O fill me with thy fullness, Lord
Until my very heart o'erflow
In kindling thought and glowing word,
Thy love to tell, thy praise to show.

7 O use me, Lord, use even me
Just as thou wilt, and when, and where;
Until thy blessèd face I see,
Thy rest, thy joy, thy glory share.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, speak to me, that I may speak
• Author: Frances R. Havergal (1872)
• Meter: L.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1916
• Topic: Ember Days and Ordination; Brotherhood and Service

Tune Information

• Name: HOLLEY
• Composer: George Hews (1835)
• Meter: L.M.
• Incipit: 32313 23453 54533
• Key: F Major