The Book of Praise ‎#637

637. Take my life, and let it be consecrated

1 Take my life and let it be
consecrated, Lord, to thee;
take my moments and my days;
let them flow in ceaseless praise.

2 Take my hands and let them move
at the impulse of thy love;
take my feet and let them be
swift and beautiful for thee.

3 Take my voice and let me sing
always, only, for my King;
take my lips and let them be
filled with messages from thee.

4 Take my silver and my gold;
not a mite would I withhold;
take my intellect, and use
every power as thou shalt choose.

5 Take my will and make it thine;
it shall be no longer mine;
take my heart: it is thine own;
it shall be thy royal throne.

6 Take my love; my Lord, I pour
at thy feet its treasure store;
take myself and I will be
ever, only, all for thee.

Text Information

• First Line: Take my life and let it be
• Title: Take my life, and let it be consecrated
• Author: Francis Ridley Havergal, 1836-1879
• Meter: 7 7 7 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1997
• Scripture:
  Romans 12:1-2
• Topic: Jesus Christ: Union with; Music / Singing / Song; One Life in Christ: Discipleship; Profession of Faith; Stewardship
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Alternate tune: MOZART

Tune Information

• Name: LÜBECK
• Meter: 7 7 7 7
• Key: C Major
• Source: Freylinghausen's Geistreiches Gesangbuch 1704
• Copyright: Public Domain