Thy hand would hold me fast,

And draw me near to Thee, my King and Lord!

So lead me that I may

Thy sovereign will obey.

Make pure my heart to seek Thy truth divine;

When burns my wound, be Thou with healing near!

Answer me, Lord! for sore distress is mine,

And say unto Thy servant, I am here!

Oh! would that I might be

A servant unto Thee,