The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal ‎#368

368. 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 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.

3 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.

4 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.

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

6 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.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, speak to me, that I may speak
• Title: Lord, Speak to Me, That I May Speak
• Author: Frances R. Havergal, 1836-1879
• Meter: L M
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Topic: Lay and Ordained Ministry

Tune Information

• Name: GRATITUDE
• Composer: A Bost
• Meter: L M
• Key: E♭ Major