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Text:Lord, Speak to Us, that We May Speak
Author:Frances R. Havergal, 1836-1879
Tune:CANONBURY
Composer:Robert Schumann, 1810-1856

403. Lord, Speak to Us, that We May Speak

1 Lord, speak to us, that we may speak
In living echoes of your tone;
As you have sought, so let us seek
Your straying children, lost and lone.

2 Oh, lead us, Lord, that we may lead
The wand'ring and the wav'ring feet;
Oh, feed us, Lord, that we may feed
Your hung'ring ones with manna sweet.

3 Oh, teach us, Lord, that we may teach
The precious truths which you impart,
And wing our words, that they may reach
The hidden depths of many a heart.

4 Oh, fill us with your fullness, Lord,
Until our very hearts o'erflow
In kindling thought and glowing word,
Your love to tell, your praise to show.

Text Information
First Line: Lord, speak to us, that we may speak
Title: Lord, Speak to Us, that We May Speak
Author: Frances R. Havergal, 1836-1879
Meter: L M
Language: English
Publication Date: 1978
Topic: Witness; Epiphany 5; Commitment (2 more...)
Tune Information
Name: CANONBURY
Composer: Robert Schumann, 1810-1856
Meter: L M
Key: G Major



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