Christian Worship (1993) ‎#283

283. Speak, O Savior; I Am Listening

1 Speak, O Savior; I am list'ning,
As a servant to his lord.
Let me show respect and honor
To your holy, precious Word,
That each day, my whole life through,
I may serve and follow you.
Let your Word e'er be my pleasure
And my heart's most precious treasure.

2 Oh, what blessing to be near you
And to listen to your voice!
Let me ever love and fear you;
Let your Word still be my choice.
Many hardened sinners, Lord,
Flee in terror at your Word,
But to all who feel sin's burden
You give peace and words of pardon.

3 Lord, your words are waters living
Where I quench my thirsty needs.
Lord, your words are bread life-giving;
On your words my spirit feeds.
Lord, your words will be my light
Through death's cold and dreary night;
Yes, they are my sword prevailing
And my cup of joy unfailing.

4 As I pray, dear Jesus, hear me;
Let your words in me take root.
May your Spirit e'er be near me
That I bear abundant fruit.
May I daily sing your praise,
From my heart glad anthems raise,
Till my highest praise is given
In the endless joy of heaven.

Text Information

• First Line: Speak, O Savior, I am list'ning
• Title: Speak, O Savior; I Am Listening
• Author: Anna Sophia of Hesse-Darmstadt, 1638-83 (abr.)
• Meter: 87 87 77 88
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1993
• Topic: Word of God
• Source: Translation composite

Tune Information

• Name: WERDE MUNTER
• Composer: Johann Schop, c. 1590-1667
• Meter: 87 87 77 88
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: Setting: © 1993 Elfred Bloedel. Used by permission.