Take me back, so that I can return, for you, Lord, are my God.
Jeremiah 31:18
Words: Hettie I. Wilde, in Our Praise in Song, edited by John R. Sweney, William Kirkpatrick & Henry L. Gilmour (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: John J. Hood, 1893), number 209.
Music: William J. Kirkpatrick (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know where to get a good photo of Wilde (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
Savior, hear my pleading,
All Thy mercy needing,
To Thy pastures leading,
Refrain
Savior, take me now;
Take me, take me,
Savior, take me now;
Take me now, my Savior,
To Thy love and favor;
Keep me thus forever,
Savior, take me now.
Where the fount is flowing,
Life and peace bestowing,
Where bright beams are glowing,
Refrain
Let Thy peace enfold me,
And Thy arms uphold me;
Half has not been told me,
Refrain
When my heart grows weary,
’Mid the shadows dreary,
Let Thy comfort cheer me,
Refrain
When my earthly story
Lies complete before Thee,
To Thy home of glory,
Refrain