Lord, speak to me, that I may speak
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L.M. 1 Lord, speak to me, that I may speak In living echoes of Thy tone; As Thou hast sought, so let me seek Thy erring children, lost and lone. 2 Oh, lead me, Lord, that I may lead The wandering and the wavering feet; Oh, feed me, Lord, that I may feed Thy hungering ones with manna sweet. 3 Oh, strengthen me, that, while I stand Firm on the rock, and strong in Thee, I may stretch out a loving hand To wrestlers with the troubled sea. 4 Oh, teach me, Lord, that I may teach The precious things Thou dost impart; And wing my words, that they may reach The hidden depths of many a heart! 5 Oh, give Thine own sweet rest to me, That I may speak, with soothing power, A word in season, as from Thee, To weary ones in needful hour. 6 Oh, fill me with Thy fulness, Lord, Until my very heart o'erflow In kindling thought and glowing word, Thy love to tell, Thy praise to show. 7 Oh, use me, Lord, use even me, Just as