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Text:Take My Life, God, Let It Be
Author:Frances R. Havergal
Tune:VIENNA
Composer:Justin H. Knecht

448. Take My Life, God, Let It Be

1 Take my life,God, let it be
consecrated faithfully.
Take my moments and my days,
let them flow in ceaseless praise.

2 Take my spirit, let it move
at the impulse of your love.
Take my intellect and use
all its powers as you choose.

3 Take my will; your will be done!
Make your will and mine be one.
Take my heart, and by your grace
make of it your dwelling place.

4 Take my love and help it grow;
let my loving overflow.
Take me now, and help me be
part of Christ's community.

Text Information
First Line: Take my life, God, let it be
Title: Take My Life, God, Let It Be
Author: Frances R. Havergal (1874, alt.)
Meter: 7.7.7.7.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1995
Scripture:
Topic: Consecration; Stewardship and Creation; Year A: Proper 16 (6 more...)
Notes: Alternate tune: HENDON
Tune Information
Name: VIENNA
Composer: Justin H. Knecht (1797)
Meter: 7.7.7.7.
Key: G Major



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