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611. Saviour, while my heart is tender

1 Saviour, while my heart is tender,
I would yield that heart to Thee;
All my powers to Thee surrender,
Thine, and only Thine, to be.

2 Take me now, Lord Jesus, take me,
Let my youthful heart be Thine;
Thy devoted servant make me,
Fill my soul with love divine.

3 Send me, Lord, where Thou wilt send me,
Only do Thou guide my way;
May Thy grace through life attend me,
Gladly then shall I obey.

4 Let me do Thy will or hear it,
I will know no will but Thine;
Shouldst Thou take my life, or spare it,
I that life to Thee resign.

5 May this solemn dedication
Never once forgotten lie;
Let it know no revocation,
Published and confirmed on high.

6 Thine I am, O Lord, for ever,
To Thy service set apart;
Suffer me to leave Thee never,
Seal Thine image on my heart.

Text Information
First Line: Saviour, while my heart is tender
Author: J. Burton, Jr. 1803-1877
Language: English
Publication Date: 1917
Topic: Dedication: Of Youth; Children: Consecrated to Christ; For the Young (4 more...)
Tune Information
Name: ST. OSWALD
Composer: Dr. J. B. Dykes, 1823-1876
Meter: 8.7.8.7
Key: D Major



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