Tag Archives: Frances Havergal

All In for God

Posted on July 28, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

“Take my life and let it be consecrated, Lord, to Thee … Take myself, and I will be ever, only, all for Thee.” Frances Havergal, 1874. From the hymn “Take My Life and Let It Be” All for God and … Continue reading →

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Poured at Jesus’ Feet

Posted on July 21, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

“Take my love; my Lord, I pour at thy feet its treasure store.” Frances Havergal, 1874 From the hymn “Take My Life and Let It Be” This verse of our old hymn looks to the action of the sinful … Continue reading →

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Whose Heart?

Posted on July 14, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

“Take my heart, it is Thine own, It shall be Thy royal throne.” Frances Havergal, 1874 From the hymn “Take My Life and Let It Be” Acts 13:22 (NIV) God testified concerning him: “I have found David son … Continue reading →

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Thy Will, Not Mine

Posted on July 7, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

“Take my will and make it Thine; it shall be no longer mine.” Frances Havergal, 1874 From the hymn “Take My Life and Let It Be” We know the inspiration behind this verse in our familiar hymn: Luke … Continue reading →

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My Mite, My Silver and My Gold

Posted on June 23, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

Continuing with more wisdom from this old hymn: “Take my silver and my gold; not a mite would I withhold.” Frances Havergal, 1874 From the hymn “Take My Life and Let It Be” These lyrics speak to something Jesus noticed. … Continue reading →

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Good Words

Posted on June 16, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

“Take my voice and let me sing always, only, for my King. Take my lips and let them be filled with messages from Thee.” Frances Havergal, 1874 From the hymn “Take My Life and Let It Be” Sing to God, … Continue reading →

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My Feet

Posted on June 9, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

“Take my feet and let them be swift and beautiful for Thee.” Frances Havergal, 1874 From the hymn “Take My Life and Let It Be” The words of this hymn are based on Scripture: Isaiah 52:7 (NIV) How … Continue reading →

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My Hands

Posted on June 2, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

“Take my hands and let them move at the impulse of thy love.” Frances Havergal, 1874 From the hymn “Take My Life and Let It Be” Give my hands to God? What an interesting idea. Good morning, … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Intelligence

Posted on April 26, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

Gad gave me the gift of intelligence, along with the free will to do as I want with it. “Take my intellect and use every power as thou shalt choose. Take my will and make it thine; it shall be … Continue reading →

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Full-Hearted Prayer

Posted on May 19, 2022 by Shirlee Abbott

Pour out your heart in prayer.

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