Scripture Verse

We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. Romans 12:6

Introduction

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Civilla D. Martin
1866–1948

Words: Ci­vil­la D. Mar­tin, in New Songs of the Gos­pel (Nos. 1, 2, and 3 Com­bined), ed­it­ed by J. Lin­coln Hall, C. Aus­tin Miles & C. Har­old Low­den (Phi­la­del­phia, Penn­syl­van­ia: Hall-Mack, 1909), num­ber 95.

Music: W. Still­man Mar­tin (🔊 pdf nwc).

If you know where to get a bet­ter pho­to of Ci­vil­la or Still­man Mar­tin,

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W. Stillman Martin
1862–1935

Lyrics

How oft I prayed for power,
And tarried by the way;
I wanted some great blessing
To use each busy day.

Refrain

But now He uses me,
Praise God, He uses me;
The blessèd Holy Spirit
Uses me, even me;
But now He uses me,
Praise God, He uses me;
The blessèd Holy Spirit uses me.

I did not get the blessing
Until the Blesser came;
Nor was I fit for service
Till filled with love’s warm flame.

Refrain

Today my richest blessing
Is doing His sweet word;
My highest joy each moment
Is to be used of God.

Refrain