L.M. [1928]Holley: George Hews, 1835 Frances R. Havergal, 1872 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. O use me, Lord, use even me Just as thou wilt, and when, and where; Until thy blessed face I see, Thy rest, thy joy, thy glory share. Amen. |