1. 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. 2. O 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. 3. O 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. 4. O 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.
Lyrics:
Frances Ridley Havergal
Music:
Robert Schumann
Tune: CANONBURY
Meter: L.M.
Frances R. Havergal, 1836–1879
Frances Ridley Havergal, the author of this text, has often been called the “consecration poet” because of her deep commitment to Christ. This text first appeared in 1872 in leaflet form with the title “A Worker’s Prayer,” accompanied by the scripture verse: “For none of us lives to himself and none dies to himself” (Romans 14:17).