Self-renunciation

Verse 1

Master, I own thy lawful claim, Thine, wholly thine, I long to be; Thou seest, at last, I willing am Where’er thou goest to follow thee; Myself in all things to deny, Thine, wholly thine, to live and die.

Verse 2

Pleasure and wealth and praise no more Shall lead my captive soul astray; These fond pursuits I all give o’er, Thee, only thee, resolved to obey; My will in all things to resign, And know no other will but thine.

Verse 3

Wherefore to thee I all resign, Being thou art of love and power; Thy only will be done, not mine; Thee, Lord, let Heaven and earth adore; Flow back the rivers to the sea, And let my all be lost in thee.