Holy Father, Thou hast spoken
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8.7.8.7. 1 Holy Father, Thou hast spoken Words beyond our grasp of thought, Words of grace and power unbroken, With mysterious glory fraught. 2 Promise and command combining, Doubt to chase and faith to lift,- Self renouncing, all resigning, We would claim this mighty gift. 3 Take us, Lord, oh, take us truly, Mind and soul, and heart and will! Empty us and cleanse us thoroughly, Then with all Thy fullness fill. 4 Lord, we ask it, hardly knowing What this wondrous gift may be; Yet fulfill to overflowing, Thy great meaning let us see. 5 Make us in Thy royal palace Vessels worthy for the King; From Thy fullness fill our chalice From Thy never-failing spring. 6 Father, by this blessed filling, Dwell Thyself in us, we pray! We are waiting, Thou art willing! Fill us with Thyself today! F.R. Havergal