My gracious Lord, I own Thy right

Representative text

As printed in The Church Hymnal (1941), no. 21 — the newest hymnal carrying it.

My gracious Lord, I own Thy right To every service I can pay, And call it my supreme delight To hear Thy dictates, and obey.

What is my being but for Thee Its sure support, its noblest end? 'Tis my delight Thy face to see, And serve the cause of such a Friend.

I would not sigh for worldly joy, Or to increase my worldly good; Nor future days nor powers employ To spread a sounding name abroad.

'Tis to my Saviour I would live To Him who for my ransom died; Nor could all worldly honor give Such bliss as crowns me at His side.

His work my hoary age shall bless When youthful vigeor is no more; And my last hour of life confess His saving love, His glorious power.