"For it was in Him that all things were created, in heaven and
on earth, things seen and unseen, whether thrones, dominions,
rulers, or authorities; all things were created and exist through
Him, by His service, and in and for Him."
(Colossians 1:16)
Take my life, and let it be consecrated, Lord, to Thee.
Take my moments and my days; let them flow in ceaseless praise.
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.
Take my voice, and let me sing always, only, for my King.
Take my lips and let them be filled with messages from Thee.
Take my silver and gold; not a mite would I withhold.
Take my intellect, and use every power as Thou shalt choose.
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.
Take my love, my Lord, I pour at Thy feet its treasure store.
Take myself, and I will be ever, only, all for Thee.
"Take My Life And Let It Be"
Frances Ridley Havergal
(1836-1879)
English hymn writer
Frances Ridley Havergal began reading at four years old
and was writing verse by the age of seven.
"A bright but short-lived candle in English hymnology"
Frances' songs praised the love of God.
She was inspired in her work by learning the
ancient languages of Hebrew, Greek, and Latin.
She also read and studied the Holy Scriptures,
committing to memory the Psalms,
the Book of Isaiah, and most of
the New Testament.
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