“Speak, LORD for thy servant heareth” -1 Sam. 3:9
1 Master, speak! Thy servant hearth,
Waiting for thy gracious word,
Longing for thy voice that cheerth,
Master, let it now be heard.
I am listening, Lord for Thee:
What hast thou to say to me?
2 Speak to me by name, O Master,
Let me know it is me:
Speak, that I may follow faster,
With a step more firm and free,
Where the Shepherded leads the flock
In the shadow of the Rock.
3 Master, speak! Though least and lowest,
Let me not unheard depart;
Master, speak! for oh, Thou knowest
All the yearning of my heart
Knowest all its trusted need;
Speak! And make me blest indeed.
4 Master, speak! And make me ready.
When Thy voice is truly heard
With obedience glad and steady,
Still to follow every word.
I am listening, Lord for Thee:
Master, speak, oh, speak to me!