Take me, save me, through thy Son;

That which thou would'st have me, make me,

Let thy will in me be done.

2 Long from thee my footsteps straying,

Thorny proved the way I trod;

Weary come I now, and praying--

Take me to thy love, my God!

3 Fruitless years with grief recalling,

Humbly I confess my sin;

At thy feet, O Father! falling,