Hymns for a Pilgrim People ‎#418

418. Take Time to Be Holy

1 Take time to be holy,
Speak oft with thy Lord;
Abide in Him always,
And feed on His word.
Make friends of God’s children,
Help those who are weak,
Forgetting in nothing
His blessing to seek.

2 Take time to be holy,
The world rushes on;
Spend much time in secret
With Jesus alone.
By looking to Jesus
Like Him thou shalt be;
Thy friends in thy conduct
His likeness shall see.

3 Take time to be holy,
Let Him be thy guide,
And run not before Him
Whatever betide.
In joy or in sorrow
Still follow the Lord,
And, looking to Jesus,
Still trust in His word.

4 Take time to be holy,
Be calm in thy soul,
Each thought and each motive
Beneath His control.
Thus led by His Spirit
To fountains of love,
Thou soon shalt be fitted
For service above.

Text Information

• First Line: Take time to be holy
• Title: Take Time to Be Holy
• Author: William D. Longstaff, 1822-1894
• Meter: 6.5.6.5 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2007
• Scripture:
  Hebrews 12:14
• Topic: Discipleship; Funeral; Obedience; Social Concern; Service

Tune Information

• Name: HOLINESS
• Composer: George C. Stebbins, 1846-1945
• Meter: 6.5.6.5 D
• Key: F Major