The New Century Hymnal ‎#448

448. Take My Life, God, Let It Be

1 Take my life,God, let it be
consecrated faithfully.
Take my moments and my days,
let them flow in ceaseless praise.

2 Take my spirit, let it move
at the impulse of your love.
Take my intellect and use
all its powers as you choose.

3 Take my will; your will be done!
Make your will and mine be one.
Take my heart, and by your grace
make of it your dwelling place.

4 Take my love and help it grow;
let my loving overflow.
Take me now, and help me be
part of Christ's community.

Text Information

• First Line: Take my life, God, let it be
• Title: Take My Life, God, Let It Be
• Author: Frances R. Havergal (1874, alt.)
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Romans 12:1
• Topic: Consecration; Stewardship and Creation; Year A: Proper 16; Year A: Proper 24; Year B: Epiphany 2; Year B: Proper 23; Year C: Epiphany 5; Year C: Thanksgiving; Youth
• Notes: Alternate tune: HENDON

Tune Information

• Name: VIENNA
• Composer: Justin H. Knecht (1797)
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.
• Key: G Major