O Lord
through all the years I’ve been under Your word
Yet the rate of growth matched not Your grace.
I have heard very much
yet how deep have I been touched;
O Lord
please hear my cry—grow apace!
Grant me to stay
Lord
every day
Open and longing to see
Your beauty
Your glory
Your supremacy!
Lord
empty me
Increase in me;
Fill all my being thoroughly.
In the earlier years when Your love felt so strong;
To pursue just felt easy
worthwhile.
Now I’ve journeyed so long
with the wind contrary
strong;
I’m afraid I might drift in a while.
Lest I should stray
Draw me
I pray
Loving and seeking Your face
To run with endurance and finish my race!
O may Your joy
Become my joy;
May You be all my employ.
May Your building
O Lord
measure me
be my light
All my living and serving to prove.
Draw me nigh day and night
minist’ring to Your delight;
Lord
initiate my every move.
Grant me to heed
Your Body’s need;
None else on earth would I seek:
Not service
nor persons
nor earthly intrigue!
Deepen the flow
Your Body grow
Your bride prepare
kingdom show!