F. R. Havergal

8.7.8.7.

HOLY Father, Thou hast spoken

Words beyond our grasp of thought,

Words of grace and power unbroken,

With mysterious glory fraught.

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Promise and command combining,

Doubt to chase and faith to lift,

Self renouncing, all resigning,

We would claim this mighty gift.

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Take us, Lord, oh, take us truly,

Mind and soul, and heart and will!

Empty us and cleanse us throughly,

Then with all Thy fulness fill.

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Lord, we ask it, hardly knowing

What this wondrous gift may be;

Yet fulfil to overflowing,

Thy great meaning let us see.

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Make us in Thy royal palace

Vessels worthy for the King;

From Thy fulness fill our chalice

From Thy never-failing spring.

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Father, by this blessed filling,

Dwell Thyself in us, we pray!

We are waiting, Thou art willing!

Fill us with Thyself today!

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