The Lutheran Hymnary ‎#257

257. Jesus, Master, whose I am

1 Jesus, Master, whose I am,
Purchased Thine alone to be,
By Thy blood, O spotless Lamb,
Shed so willingly for me,
Let my heart be all Thine own,
Let me live for Thee alone.

2 Other lords have long held sway,
Now Thy name alone to bear,
Thy dear voice alone obey,
Is my daily, hourly prayer;
Whom have I in Heaven but Thee?
Nothing else my joy can be.

3 Jesus, Master, I am Thine;
Keep me faithful, keep me near;
Let Thy presence in me shine
All my homeward way to cheer.
Jesus, at Thy feet I fall,
O be Thou my all in all.

4 Jesus, Master, whom I serve,
Though so feebly and so ill,
Strengthen hand and heart and nerve
All Thy bidding to fulfill;
Open Thou mine eyes to see
All the work Thou hast for me.

5 Lord, Thou needest not, I know,
Service such as I can bring;
Yet I long to prove and show
Full allegiance to my King.
Thou an honor art to me;
Let me be a praise to Thee.

6 Jesus, Master, wilt Thou use
One who owes Thee more than all?
As Thou wilt! I would not choose;
Only let me hear Thy call.
Jesus, let me always be,
In Thy service, glad and free.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, Master, whose I am
• Author: Frances Ridley Havergal
• Meter: 7s. 6L.
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: The Church Year: Septuagesima; The Church Year: Sexagesima; Activity and Zeal; Following Christ

Tune Information

• Name: [Jesus, Master, whose I am]
• Composer: W. D. Maclagan (1885)
• Meter: 7s. 6L.
• Key: E♭ Major