The Church Hymnal ‎#484

484. Thy life was giv'n for me!

1 Thy life was giv'n for me!
Thy blood, O Lord, was shed
That I might ransomed be,
And quickened from the dead.
Thy life was giv'n for me:
What have I giv'n for Thee!

2 Long years were spent for me
In weariness and woe,
That through eternity
Thy glory I might know.
Long years were spent for me:
Have I spent one for Thee?

3 Thy Father's home of light,
Thy rainbow-circled throne,
Were left for earthly night,
For wanderings sad and lone.
Yea, all was left for me:
Have I left aught for Thee?

4 And Thou hast brought to me,
Down from Thy home above,
Salvation full and free,
Thy pardon and Thy love.
Great gifts Thou broughtest me:
What have I brought to Thee?

5 O let my life be given,
My years for Thee be spent!
World-fetters all be riven,
And joy with suffering blent!
Thou gavest Thyself for me:
I give myself to Thee.

Text Information

• First Line: Thy life was giv'n for me!
• Author: F. R. Havergal
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: General

Tune Information

• Name: THY LIFE WAS GIVEN
• Composer: G. A. Macfarren
• Meter: 6.6.6.6.6.6.
• Key: F Major or modal