HYMN NO. 498

1. 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.

2. 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.

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

4. O not for Thee my weak desires,
My power, baser part!
O not for Thee my fading fires,
The ashes of my heart!

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