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Hymnal Number
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About this Hymn
This is my favorite hymn of illumination, serving as the primary influence behind the hymn "Speak, O Lord." It beautifully balances reverence and weightiness with a longing for transformation, reminding us that hearing God's word is not merely an intellectual exercise but a life-changing encounter. With a sense of expectation it calls us to listen with open hearts, knowing that the way in which we respond shapes our lives and holds eternal significance.
Lyrics
Verse 1
Lord, speak to me that I may speak in living echoes of your tone; as you have sought, so let me seek your erring children, lost and lone.
Verse 2
Oh, lead me, Lord, that I may lead the wand'ring and the wav'ring feet; oh, feed me, Lord, that I may feed your hung'ring ones with manna sweet.
Verse 3
Oh, teach me, Lord, that I may teach the precious truths which you impart, and wing my words that they may reach the hidden depths of many a heart.
Verse 4
Oh, fill me with your fullness, Lord, until my very heart o'erflow in kindling thought and glowing word, your love to tell, your praise to show.
Verse 5
Oh, use me, Lord, use even me, just as you will, and when, and where, until your blessed face I see, your rest, your joy, your glory share.
Lord, speak to me that I may speak in living echoes of your tone; as you have sought, so let me seek your erring children, lost and lone.
Verse 2
Oh, lead me, Lord, that I may lead the wand'ring and the wav'ring feet; oh, feed me, Lord, that I may feed your hung'ring ones with manna sweet.
Verse 3
Oh, teach me, Lord, that I may teach the precious truths which you impart, and wing my words that they may reach the hidden depths of many a heart.
Verse 4
Oh, fill me with your fullness, Lord, until my very heart o'erflow in kindling thought and glowing word, your love to tell, your praise to show.
Verse 5
Oh, use me, Lord, use even me, just as you will, and when, and where, until your blessed face I see, your rest, your joy, your glory share.
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Attribution & Copyright
Words: Frances Ridley Havergal, 1872
Music: George J. Elvey, 1862
Music: George J. Elvey, 1862