The attached Hymn was written by an overseer, Lyle Schoeber. (in Minn.) It is sung by Murray Lewis, the nephew of William Lewis (who was an overseer here years ago).
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The words are as follows:
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TAKE ME AND MAKE ME
1.
We are thankful, Lord for Thy creation
For all things we see with human eye;
For the beauty of the distant mountains;
For rivers, the meadows and sky;
For birds that sing so sweetly in the treetops;
For flowers and deer that run so free
Thy handiwork we want to see completed;
So take me and make me like Thee.
2.
We are thankful, Lord, for Jesus coming
To this world to perfect every man;
For the words of truth and life He brought us;
For living so we understand;
For yielding to Thy will within the garden;
For letting His blood so freely flow;
Thy purpose Lord in us we want accomplished;
So take me and make me bend low.
3.
We are thankful, Lord, for godly parents
And their love for things that are divine;
For their care and kindness in correction;
For keeping our future in mind;
For helping us to choose when we were troubled;
For trying to keep us undefiled;
We learned a father’s hand is what we’re needing;
So take me and make me Thy child.
4.
We are thankful, Lord, for all our brethren;
For the faith and courage that they share;
For their words of comfort in our sorrow;
For lifting the burden we bear;
For standing firm and steadfast in the battle;
For knowing our lack yet not condemn;
A brother true I want to be to others; So take me and make me help them.
5.
We are thankful, Lord for Thy dear servants,
For the sacrifice they freely give;
For their heart’s desire for their brethren;
For dying to help others live;
For leaving all to go and be a stranger;
For telling Thy message faithfully;
Their love to do Thy will is so inspiring;
So take me and make me serve Thee.
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