Chosen

Worldly affairs encumbered me; till the Lord said

“Come

follow Me!”

I was exhausted

faltering; still He called and would not leave me be;

At once

when I responded: “Yes!”

He shined His glad’ning ray!

Glory

rest

shouts of praise fill all my days as I follow on His way.

Though in this world a way exists

Filled with crowds with greatness obsessed;

My heart already is possessed

let those who would take it try their best;

Lord

I’ve been sanctified by Thee

For God alone I’m meant

My all is in Your sovereign hand

all for the new way to be spent.

No man can serve two masters

from God and the world seek reward

Whether ’tis spent or whether reserved

ointment can but once be outpoured;

Lord

You’re my only one true love

I’d ne’er repent nor swerve.

Lord

You alone are worthy of all my life and all my love.

Upon this altar of consecration

supply the flame; refine me

I pray;

Lord

You chose me

’twas mercy and grace; Gladly I choose Thee

to repay.

The days of this life don’t seem that special

but the earth to heaven they join;

In Your smile’s delight

I fix my sight

running towards th’ eternal crown.