King's Business - 1957-10

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by Phil Kerr

Take M y Life and Let It Be

Words by Frances R. Havergal Music by Cesar Malan

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This consecration hymn was written February 4, 1874 while the author was visiting in the home of friends in England. “ I went for a little visit of five days. There were 10 persons in the house; some unconverted and long prayed-for, some converted but not rejoicing Christians. I prayed ‘Lord, give me all in this house.’ And He just did! Before I left the house everyone had received a blessing. The last night of my visit I was too happy to sleep and passed most of the night in renewal of my consecration, and these little couplets formed them­ selves and chimed in my heart. . . .” The stanza beginning “Take my silver and my gold” was written four years later. “The Lord has shown me another little step and, of course, I have taken it with extreme delight. ‘Take my silver and my gold’ now means shipping off all my ornaments (including a jewel cabinet which is really fit for a countess) to the Church Missionary Society where they- will be disposed of. I retain only a brooch or two for daily wear which are memorials of my dear parents; also a locket with the only portrait I have of my niece in heaven. But these I redeem so that the whole value goes to the Church Missionary Society. Nearly 50 articles are being packed off; I don’t think I need tell you I never packed a box with such pleasure!” No wonder Miss Haver- gal’s song (first published in 1878) has proven to be such an inspiration to Christians! Several tunes have been provided. The one in most general use is en­ titled Hendon and was composed by Dr. Cesar Malan (1787-1867) the Swiss preacher who was the means of leading Charlotte Elliott (who wrote the words for the hymn, “Just As I Am” ) to Christ.

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