TAKE MY LIFE

"Take My Life" is a profound hymn of surrender that has echoed through choir lofts for generations. With words originally penned by Frances R. Havergal and set to music by Philip P. Bliss, this piece is a deeply personal prayer of dedication. The lyrics walk us through every part of our human experience—our hands, our feet, our voice, our wealth, and our love—asking God to take it all and use it for His glory. It is a gentle but powerful reminder that true worship involves giving our entire being over to the Lord.

We often bring this hymn out during the Offertory or moments of solemn consecration, when the congregation is invited to reflect on their own spiritual commitment. Singing through the stacked verses feels like making a vow, building up to that final, beautiful surrender in the fourth stanza: "Take myself, and I will be ever, only, all for Thee." The simple, earnest solfa melody allows the choir to focus entirely on the weight of the text, leading the faithful into a genuine spirit of offering and prayer.