Lord, in the fullness of my might,

Representative text

As printed in The Church Hymnal (1941), no. 386 — the newest hymnal carrying it.

Lord, in the fullness of my might, I would for Thee be strong; While runneth o'er each dear delight To Thee should soar my song.

I would not give the world my heart, And then profess Thy love; I would not feel my strength depart And then Thy service prove.

I would not with swift-winged zeal On the world's errands go; And labor up the heavenly hill With weary feet and slow.

Oh, not for Thee my weak desires, My poorer, baser part! Oh, not for Thee my fading fires, The ashes of my heart!

Oh, choose me in my golden time! In my dear joys have part! For Thee the glory of my prime, The fullness of my heart!