THE CHURCH
CONGREGATIONAL HYMNS

(L. M) R. C. H. 338

by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL 1836-79

Lord, speak to me, that I may speak
"Now go, I will help you speak and will teach you what to say". Exo. 4:12
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.
O lead me, Lord, that I may lead
The wandering and the wavering feet,
O feed me, Lord, that I may feed
Thy hungering ones with manna sweet.
O strengthen me, that, while I stand
Firm on the rock, and strong in Thee
I may stretch out a loving hand
To wrestlers with the troubled sea.
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.
O give Thine own sweet rest to me,
That I may speak with soothing power
A word in season, as from Thee,
To weary ones in needful hour.
O fill me with Thy fulness, Lord,
Until my very heart o'er flow
In kindling thought and glowing word,
Thy love to tell, Thy praise to show.