O Lord, through all the years I’ve been under Your word,
Verse 1
O Lord, through all the years I’ve been under Your word, Yet the rate of growth matched not Your grace. I have heard very much, yet how deep have I been touched; O Lord, please hear my cry—grow apace!
Chorus
Grant me to stay Lord, every day, Open and longing to see Your beauty, Your glory, Your supremacy! Lord, empty me, Increase in me; Fill all my being thoroughly.
Verse 2
In the earlier years when Your love felt so strong; To pursue just felt easy, worthwhile. Now I’ve journeyed so long, with the wind contrary, strong; I’m afraid I might drift in a while.
Chorus
Lest I should stray, Draw me, I pray, Loving and seeking Your face, To run with endurance and finish my race! O may Your joy Become my joy; May You be all my employ.
Verse 3
May Your building, O Lord, measure me, be my light, All my living and serving to prove. Draw me nigh day and night, minist’ring to Your delight; Lord, initiate my every move.
Chorus
Grant me to heed Your Body’s need; None else on earth would I seek: Not service, nor persons, nor earthly intrigue! Deepen the flow, Your Body grow, Your bride prepare, kingdom show!