LORD SPEAK TO ME THAT I MAY SPEAK

Lord, speak to me, that I may speak

in living echoes of Thy tone;

as Thou hast sought, so let me seek

Thy erring children lost and lone.




Oh, lead me, Lord, that I may lead

the wandering and the wavering feet;

oh, feed me, Lord, that I may feed

Thy hungering ones with manna sweet.




Oh, strengthen me, that, while I stand

firm on the Rock and strong in Thee,

I may stretch out a loving hand

to wrestlers with the troubled sea.




Oh, teach me, Lord, that I may teach

the precious things Thou dost impart,

and wing my words that they may reach

the hidden depths of many a heart.




Oh, give Thine own sweet rest to me,

that I may speak with soothing power

a word in season, as from Thee,

to weary ones in needful hour.




Oh, fill me with Thy fullness, Lord,

until my very heart o'erflow

in kindling thought and glowing word,

Thy love to tell, Thy praise to show.




Oh, use me, Lord, use even me,

just as Thou wilt, and when and where;

until Thy blessed face I see,

Thy rest, Thy joy, Thy glory share. ......