Take My Life and Let it Be - story behind the hymn

Is it possible to sing this classic hymn lightly? No greater words of consecration and commitment to God have been written. Let's look at its history, and the meaning of Frances Havergal's lyrics, here today.
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1 Take my life and let it be
consecrated, Lord, to thee.
Take my moments and my days;
let them flow in endless praise,
let them flow in endless praise.
2 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,
swift and beautiful for thee.
3 Take my voice and let me sing
always, only, for my King.
Take my lips and let them be
filled with messages from thee,
filled with messages from thee.
4 Take my silver and my gold;
not a mite would I withhold.
Take my intellect and use
every power as thou shalt choose,
every power as thou shalt choose.
5 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,
it shall be thy royal throne.
6 Take my love; my Lord, I pour
at thy feet its treasure store.
Take myself, and I will be
ever, only, all for thee,
ever, only, all for thee.

[@AnthWalton-yi2ii]

We sang this hymn at our wedding. My unsaved family were there. In my speech at the reception. I quoted "As got me and my house, we will serve the Lord" Book of Hosea

[@kerriecarley8836]

Remember singing this beautiful hymn many times. Listening to our broadcast today, I was so impressed by the words , “Take my silver and my gold.” At age 76 I have just yesterday sorted my jewellery and separated the “costume” jewellery from “the silver and the gold”. Those words really spoke to me.

[@umapathijeevan5914]

Thank you Sir. First time i am listening this hymn.

[@cindi7955]

I have always loved Frances Havergal's hymns after reading her history: in August, 1850, she entered Mrs.Teed's school, whose influence over her was most beneficial. In the following year she says, "I committed my soul to the Saviour, and earth and heaven seemed brighter from that moment." So beautiful at that moment of salvation to write that and she lived in that brightness her whole life. Oh what a testament. One of the most beautiful hymns ever written. Thank you for featuring it so beautifully.

[@KieranMcEvoy-n4r]

I have been very moved by the beautiful lyrics of this hymn. Every morning I recite the words as a devotional. May our lives reflect the same devotion to Christ as Francis R. Havergal. Thank you for enlightening us about her life. Very inspiring!!

[@marcrogers1741]

As I commented on the video of Be thou my vision. This too was sung at my daughters memorial. service. Reflecting on my daughters short life of 8 days, This hymn hits home. All praise to The King

[@malissagonzales8483]

🥲🥲🥲 God bless you, sweet soul. You'll be seeing that precious girl in all her glory soon enough...praise God for it. Thank you for sharing.

[@jennyr5123]

Hi Luke. Thank you so much for all the songs that you share with us. I started singing a lot of them from the age of 11 in the church in Gweru, Zimbabwe. I know this song to a very different tune though.

[@LukePowellMinistries]

I've heard from a few people who are used to the "Nottingham" tune for this hymn!

[@reneekeong6159]

Hi Luke, would you know which tune is the original? The one you sang (with a repeat of the last line) or the one without the repeat of the last line. Thanks

[@davidfriesen9512]

THANK YOU DEAR BROTHER. IT'S ONE OF THE GREATEST SONGS EVER. MY PRAYER IS THAT I BE INSEPARABLY LINKED TOGETHER WITH GOD. I PRAY THAT MY LIFE SPIRIT SOUL AND BODY BE KNIT TOGETHER WITH GOD AND HIS HOLY SPIRIT. I EVEN PRAYED THAT GOD WOULD LET KNOTS BE FORMED IN THE WEAVING OF OUR LIVES SO THAT IT WOULD BE IMPOSSIBLE TO UNRAVEL THE HOLY WEAVING OF HIS AND MY SPIRIT SOUL AND BODY

[@benjaminashley7041]

I woke up this morning and this song has been playing in my head. I didn't know why but after watching this video, I now know what God is telling me. God bless you.

[@johannahowardtripp8907]

Take my life...was the song for my baptism. Luke I just love joining you and your love for Jesus shines through you. God bless you as you continue to serve our Jesus.

[@Hannelore7]

Just found your channel...what a beautiful channel you have...thank you.

[@leylanewton6806]

Beautiful, and amazing song - all glory and honor be to GOD!

[@andrewjohnmclean5488]

Interesting, that here in Australia we sing her hymn to the tune she wanted!

[@AbigailJael-tm9of]

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[@C5Rose3]

I'd love to know what that tune is! Not sure how to find it.

[@ianjohnson4658]

This was a favorite hymn of the Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship chapter at Wichita State University while I was there, 1972-1976. But I don't think I've ever heard it anywhere else until I found it again on the internet recently.

[@sallylouw4190]

AMEN TAKE MY LIFE LORD AND HELP ME TO FULLFILL THE DESTINY YOU PLANNED 4 ME IN THE BEGINNING. OF TIME. AMEN..LET ME SHINE 4 YOU LORD.

[@valeriehenderson4541]

Dear Luke thank you so very much for this very special ministry as I often felt that the 'old hymns were being forgotten and replaced by today's modern music. These old hymns hold so much reverence. Thank you again and may God continue to lead you and bless you 🙏

[@WINGLAMCHENG-ub2lj]

Thanks God, praise Him with words and the story’s behind. A fast choking world, need to take my heart praise the Lord

[@nancyravesloot2400]

❤I love this hymn and now to know the background of it additional blessings!! What a wonderful song, if meant with all your heart, to sing each morning to the LORD GOD!! A wonderful way to begin each day…❤

[@user-tg6vh2zm8n]

We shared this story and song in South Carolina, USA together in our ladies Sunday School. We prayed, sang and rejoiced in the LORD.

[@valeriehenry6748]

Thank you so much for giving us this wonderful history and message!

[@waynemilton8164]

My late Mum’s favourite hymn, and now one of mine. Some of the sweetest words and a great prayer. Your historical context and singing was nice!

[@lovetteobaseki4929]

Amen! Thank you. What a beautiful history behind one of my favorite hymns. Again, thank you. God be with you 🙏 🙌

[@CarmellaCulp2023]

I have so enjoyed these back stories. Thank you so much for doing this!

[@VGORMAN5157]

What a beautiful reminder for us. Thanks Luke.

[@kahn5616]

As the song implies, we cannot give our heart but ask Him to take it. We can give Jesus nothing but a sin-polluted heart, and ask Him to cleanse it. Without employing any compulsion, any violence, He conforms the will of the human subject to the will of God, making the life complete, bringing perfection to the character. Tom Rhoads

[@user-wv5kz4ng5d]

I grew up in the church and learned this a a child. It’s one of the songs I usually sing during my devotions. Wonderful words! Wish we would sing hymns like this in church.❤️

[@whatsinaname3561]

I agree. I love the old traditions and the more "reverant" services. I love the litugy and the structure. And i truly love the old hymns.❤

[@nancyravesloot2400]

Good morning, another wonderful song/devotional!! I agree with the words you spoke ~ about singing with meaning it…❤ too many times our praise falls to ‘going through the motions’ and I wonder how we would like that? If GOD just decided ok, lets see if a repeat of all your yesterdays fills and comforts you the same!! Praise HIM 🎉 HE would never for every day is new, made by the very hand of our LORD GOD!! Yesterday we say a couple hymns that Ive not ever heard, wondered if you have, or you would care to look into them ~ 1~ Teach Me, O Lord, I Pray, and 2~ Will you come and follow Me!! Thank you for all you do here! ❤

[@diannhall7564]

Thank you. Just last week I mentioned this hymn to a friend 🎶😊

[@trishmcmahon1617]

Happy Sabbath dear brother, thank you for this video.

[@sherriejohnson508]

Beautiful song yes thank you enjoy the history you tell of the songs

[@tiffanyholmes5645]

**Can you make a video for the hymn I Gave My Life for Thee?

[@ritathomson9764]

Thanks you very interesting.😇🇬🇧❤️🇮🇱

[@louisebrislane6607]

That is a much nicer tune than the one I grew up with which was quite monotonous.