1. Lord, speak to me, that I may speak
  In living echoes of Thy tone;
  As Thou hast sought, so let me seek
  Thy erring children lost and lone.
2. O lead me, Lord, that I may lead
  The wandering and the wavering feet;
  O feed me, Lord, that I may feed
  Thy hungering ones with manna sweet.
3. O strengthen me, that while I stand
  Firm on the rock, and strong in Thee,
  I may stretch out a loving hand
  To wrestlers with the troubled sea.
4. O teach me, Lord, that I may teach
  The precious things Thou dost impart;
  And wing my words, that they may reach
  The hidden depths of many a heart.
5. O give Thine own sweet rest to me,
  That I may speak with soothing power
  A word in season, as from Thee
  To weary ones in needful hour.
6. O fill me with Thy fulness, Lord,
  Until my very heart o'erflow
  In kindling thought and glowing word,
  Thy love to tell, Thy praise to show.
7. O use me, Lord, use even me,
  Just as Thou wilt, and when, and where,
  Until Thy blessed face I see,
  Thy rest, Thy joy, Thy glory share!