Lord, Speak to Me

Lord, speak to me that I may speak

In living echoes of your tone;

As you have so't, so let me seek

Your erring children, lost and lone.

Oh, lead me, Lord, that I may lead

The wand'ring and the wav'ring feet;

Oh, feed me, Lord, that I may feed

Your hung'ring ones with manna sweet.

Oh, teach me, Lord, that I may teach

The precious things that you impart,

And wing my words, that I may reach

The hidden depths of many a heart.

Oh, grant my spirit to renew,

That I may speak with soothing pow'r

A word in season, as from you,

To weary ones in needful hour.

Oh, fill me with your fullness, Lord,

Until my very heart o'erflow

In kindling thought and glowing word,

Your love to tell, your praise to show.

Oh, use me, Lord, use even me

Just as you will, and when, and where,

Until your blessèd face I see,

Your rest, your joy, your glory share.