1. Sanctify me, Lord, and make me pure as gold,
Help me shine forth for Thy glory wherever I be;
Let Thy holy fire melt me and remould,
Till the face of Christ is only seen in me.
2. Breathe upon me, Lord, Thy life so rich and free,
All within me longs to serve Thee, filled with loveand grace;
Strengthen me, O Lord, till I ever be,
Ready to obey Thy voice through all my days.
3. Sanctify my thoughts and cleanse my mind, O Lord,
Purify my heart, dear Lord, and make it all anew;
As I wait on Thee, speak Thy holy Word,
Let it burn within my soul and me renew.
4. I want to be, Lord, still closer to Thy heart,
Far away from worldly pleasures, sin and vanity;
Dead to sin and shame, let me reach the lost,
Leading them from bondage to real liberty.
5. Father, hear my cry, arising from within,
Take away whatever I withhold as treasure great;
I would rather have Christ, my only gain;
Break my idols one by one before it’s late.
6. Jesus, my dear Lord, hold sway within my heart,
None have I but Thee to fight my battles day byday;
Whom have I on earth? Thou art all my lot!
Help me closely walk with Thee, my Lord, I pray.
7. Holy Spirit meek, I now belong to Thee,
Gently guide my steps, my Lord, along thenarrow way;
Vivify my soul, set my spirit free,
Keep my by Thy power till that glorious day.