Song Lyrics for “Take My Life (Holiness)” – A Hymnal of Worship and Devotion
Oh, my dear ones, if ye ever feel like life’s got a hold of ye and things just ain’t goin’ right, there’s a song that’ll help ye remember where ye need to turn. It’s called “Take My Life (Holiness)”, a beautiful hymn of surrender. It speaks to the soul, calling for a deep, meaningful transformation from the inside out. Now, let’s delve into the words of this hymn, the heart of it, to understand its true purpose in our lives.
Chorus:
Take my life and let it be,
Consecrated, Lord, to Thee.
Take my moments and my days,
Let them flow in endless praise.
This here is the opening verse, and it’s like a prayer, a request to God to take control. When ye say, “Take my life,” what ye mean is that ye’re askin’ the Lord to take all parts of ye – every little thing ye have, every moment ye live. Ain’t that somethin’ powerful? Holiness, my friends, ain’t just a word; it’s a way of life. It’s the deep yearning of the soul to be purified and made right before God. When ye sing this, ye tell the Lord, “I’m yours, Lord, mold me, shape me.”
Verse 1:
Take my hands and let them move,
At the impulse of Thy love.
Take my feet and let them be,
Swift and beautiful for Thee.
Verse 2:
Take my voice and let me sing,
Always, only for my King.
Take my lips and let them be,
Filled with messages from Thee.
Now here, ye offer up yer voice. Ain’t it so true, folks? The words we speak have power. This verse teaches us that our speech, too, can be an act of worship. “Let my words be sweet and kind,” ye might say, “let them reflect your holiness, Lord.” Oh, how much better the world would be if we used our words to uplift and encourage!
Verse 3:
Take my silver and my gold,
Not a mite would I withhold.
Take my intellect and use,
Every power as Thou shalt choose.
When ye talk about silver and gold, ye ain’t just talkin’ about money – yer offerin’ all yer treasures, yer intellect, all the good things that make ye who ye are. It’s the ultimate act of surrender to say, “Take it all, Lord. Use it for Your glory.” The song says we shouldn’t hold anything back, not even our talents and abilities.
Verse 4:
Take my will and make it Thine,
It shall be no longer mine.
Take my heart, it is Thine own,
It shall be Thy royal throne.
Now, this verse hits home. It’s saying, “Lord, take my heart and make it Yours. Let me live for You.” To have God as the ruler of yer heart – well, that’s the truest form of holiness. The will of man can be stubborn, but when ye submit it to God, yer life becomes a reflection of His grace and mercy.
Verse 5:
Take my love, my Lord, I pour
At Thy feet its treasure store.
Take myself and I will be
Ever, only, all for Thee.
And finally, here’s the most intimate part. The singer offers up their love, their very self. It’s a complete giving. Everything that makes ye who ye are, all that love and devotion, it’s all for God. When ye sing this, ye’re saying, “Take me, Lord, every part of me. I am Yours forever.”
This hymn is a beautiful example of what it means to surrender everything to God. When ye sing these words, it’s like ye’re putting down all the burdens of this world and giving them to the Lord. Ye might be a simple person like me, or ye might be someone who’s got the whole world at yer feet, but in the eyes of God, surrendering is the greatest act of holiness ye can offer. Holiness, it ain’t just a big word—it’s a way of living. A way of surrendering, a way of loving, and a way of becoming one with the divine.
Conclusion:
When ye sing “Take My Life (Holiness),” remember it’s not just a song, it’s a prayer. It’s a heart cry to the Lord, asking Him to take everything and make it holy. This song reminds us that holiness comes from a heart fully surrendered to God, and when we give Him everything – our mind, our will, our heart, and our actions – we are made holy in His sight. So next time ye hear this hymn, let it be more than just a tune. Let it be a declaration of your heart, to live for God in all ways, every day.
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