Take Time to Be Holy, Speak Oft with Thy Lord

Take time to be holy, speak oft with thy Lord; Abide in Him always, and feed on His Word; Make friends of God's children, Help those who are weak; For-getting in nothing His blessing to seek.

Take time to be holy, the world rushes on; Spend much time in secret with Jesus alone By looking to Jesus, like Him thou shalt be; Thy friends in thy conduct His likeness shall see.

Take time to be holy, let Him be thy Guide; And run not before Him, whatever betide; In joy or in sorrow still follow thy Lord, And looking to Jesus, still trust in His word.

Take time to be holy, be calm in thy soul; Each thought and each temper beneath His control; Thus led by His Spirit to fountains of love, Thou soon shalt be fitted for service above.