Baptist Hymnal 1991 ‎#278

278. Make Me a Captive, Lord

1. Make me a captive, Lord,
And then I shall be free;
Force me to render up my sword,
And I shall conqueror be.

2. I sink in life's alarms
When by myself I stand;
Imprison me within Thine arms,
And strong shall be my hand.

3. My heart is weak and poor
Until its master finds;
It has no spring of action sure,
It varies with the wind.

4. It cannot freely move
Till Thou hast wrought its chain;
Enslave it with Thy matchless love,
And deathless it shall reign.

Text Information

• First Line: Make me a captive, Lord
• Title: Make Me a Captive, Lord
• Author: George Matheson
• Meter: 6.6.8.6.(S.M.)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1991
• Scripture:
  Philippians 1:13

Tune Information

• Name: TRENTHAM
• Composer: Robert Jackson
• Meter: 6.6.8.6.(S.M.)
• Key: D Major