Hymns, #394

Longings - For Growth in Christ

Eng/Kor:394  Chin:-  Span:-  Rus:-  Tag:-  Fra:-  Por:-

Lyrics:Frances R. Havergal
Music:W. Schultes
Meter:8.7.8.7.7.7.

This hymn has a unique tune.

 
 1 

Unto him that hath Thou givest

Ever more abundantly;

Lord, I live because Thou livest,

Therefore give more life to me,

Therefore speed me in the race,

Therefore let me grow in grace.

 
 2 

Deepen all Thy work, O Master,

Strengthen every downward root;

Only do Thou ripen faster,

More and more Thy pleasant fruit;

Purge me, prune me, self abase;

Only let me grow in grace.

 
 3 

Let me grow by sun and shower,

Every moment water me;

Make me really, hour by hour,

More and more conformed to Thee,

That Thy loving eye may trace

Day by day my growth in grace.

 
 4 

From Thy fulness grace outpouring,

Show me ever greater things;

Raise me higher, sunward soaring,

Mounting as on eagle-wings.

By the brightness of Thy face,

Ever let me grow in grace.

 
 5 

Let me, then, be always growing,

Never, never standing still,

Listening, learning, better knowing

Thee and Thy most blessed will.

Till I win the glorious race,

Daily let me grow in grace.

 
Hymn #394