MASTER, SPEAK

Master, speak! Thy servant heareth,

Longing for Thy gracious word,

Longing for Thy voice that cheereth;

Master, let it now be heard.

I am listening, Lord, for Thee;

What hast Thou to say to me?

Speak to me by name, O Master,

Let me know it is to me;

Speak, that I may follow faster,

With a step more firm and free,

Where the Shepherd leads the flock

In the shadow of the rock.

Master, speak! though least and lowest,

Let me not unheard depart;

Master, speak! for O Thou knowest

All the yearning of my heart,

Knowest all its truest need;

Speak and make me blessed indeed.

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! O speak to me!