1. How can I ever stay away
  And grieve Thy Spirit all the day
  While Thou dost wait for me?
  I now am willing to return,
  And wait no longer, for I yearn
  Henceforth to follow Thee.
2. I offer now without reserve
  All that I am and all I have
  Thy purpose to fulfill.
  Oh, may the Lord accept and keep,
  That henceforth I may only seek
  To do the Father's will.
3. When I look back, what grief and shame
  That I've brought none to trust Thy name,
  Thy word I've locked within.
  Oh, may the Lord anointing give
  And richly through my being live,
  That I may speak of Him.
4. My gracious Lord has giv'n much grace,
  Exceeding e'en a friend my place;
  I fain would be His bride.
  I'd share His life and suffer loss,
  Accepting willingly the cross,
  With Him identified.