Who is willing to consecrate himself today to the Lord?
1 Chronicles 29:5
Words: Mildred E. Howard, in Truth in Song, edited by Barney E. Warren, Andrew Byers, Clarence E. Hunter & Daniel O. Teasley (Anderson, Indiana: Gospel Trumpet, 1907), number 137.
Music: Consecration (Byers) Andrew L. Byers, 1907 (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know where to get a good photo of Howard (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
Since Jesus gave His life for me,
Should I not give Him mine?
I’m consecrated, Lord, to Thee;
I shall be wholly Thine.
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My life, O Lord, I give to Thee,
My talents, time and all;
I’ll serve Thee, Lord, Thine own to be,
I’ll hear Thy faintest call.
I care not where my Lord directs,
His purpose I’ll fulfill;
I know He every one protects
Who does His holy will.
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Tho’ He may call across the sea,
With Jesus I will go,
And tell the lost of love so free,
Till all His power may know.
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My home and friends are dear to me,
Yet He is dearer still;
In my affections first He’ll be,
And first His righteous will.
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My all, O Lord, to Thee I’ll give,
Accept it as Thine own;
For Thee, dear Lord, I’ll ever live,
My heart shall be Thy throne.
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