CH1941, Hymn #386

Verse 1
Lord, in the fullness of my might,
I would for Thee be strong;
While runneth o'er each dear delight
To Thee should soar my song.

Verse 2
I would not give the world my heart,
And then profess Thy love;
I would not feel my strength depart
And then Thy service prove.

Verse 3
I would not with swift-winged zeal
On the world's errands go;
And labor up the heavenly hill
With weary feet and slow.

Verse 4
Oh, not for Thee my weak desires,
My poorer, baser part!
Oh, not for Thee my fading fires,
The ashes of my heart!

Verse 5
Oh, choose me in my golden time!
In my dear joys have part!
For Thee the glory of my prime,
The fullness of my heart!