Lord, in the fullness of my might, I would for Thee be strong

Verse 1

Lord, in the fulness 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 labour up the heavenly hill With weary feet and slow.

Verse 4

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

Verse 5

Accept me in my golden time, In my dear joys have part! For Thee the glory of my prime, The fulness of my heart!

Verse 6

I cannot, Lord, too early take The covenant divine; O ne'er the happy heart may break Whose earliest love was Thine!