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Have Thine own way, Lord,
Have Thine own way;
Thou art the Potter,
I am the clay.
Mould me and make me
After Thy will,
While I am waiting,
Yielded and still.
Have Thine own way;
Thou art the Potter,
I am the clay.
Mould me and make me
After Thy will,
While I am waiting,
Yielded and still.
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Have Thine own way, Lord,
Have Thine own way;
Search me and try me,
Master, today.
Whiter than snow, Lord,
Wash me just now,
As in Thy presence
Humbly I bow.
Have Thine own way;
Search me and try me,
Master, today.
Whiter than snow, Lord,
Wash me just now,
As in Thy presence
Humbly I bow.
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Have Thine own way, Lord,
Have Thine own way;
Wounded and weary,
Help me, I pray.
Power, all power,
Surely is Thine,
Touch me and heal me,
Savior divine.
Have Thine own way;
Wounded and weary,
Help me, I pray.
Power, all power,
Surely is Thine,
Touch me and heal me,
Savior divine.
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Have Thine own way, Lord,
Have Thine own way;
Hold o’er my being
Absolute sway.
Fill with Thy Spirit
Till all shall see
Christ only, always,
Living in me.
Have Thine own way;
Hold o’er my being
Absolute sway.
Fill with Thy Spirit
Till all shall see
Christ only, always,
Living in me.
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Princeton, Illinois, United States
I try to remember to sing this every day to my Heavenly Father near the beginning of my time with Him. It is my desire that I be more like Christ everyday. And for my family, friends, and all I meet would see Him in me. I pray always for all to come to Jesus because there is no other way to get to heaven.
Springdale, AR, United States
I am so blessed by the prayers and comments below. This hymn came to me this morning while reading Matthew 16:25 “For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. For what will a man be profited, if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? ”
Lord I pray, help me not to be inordinately preoccupied with the things of this world. “Hold o’er my being absolute sway, Fill with Thy spirit til all shall see, Christ always, only, living in me! ”
Lucedale, Mississippi, United States
King Jesus, I ask for Your Grace to "be still" so I can learn to be "quick to listen and slow to speak". You love me in spite of my many distractions and excuses. Unveil You love now to me and through me a world You love and laid down Your life for. Teach me to die to self, yield completely, love as You love.
Pearland, Texas, United States
I sought this hymn this morning as I am praying for the Lord to help me as I help my daughter. I am not sure of how to help, other than pray. I am beseeching God to Have His Own Way in my life and in hers. Please Lord Help.
Hilton Head, SC, United States
This song came to me early this morning as I watch the sun rising in my porch. It brings tears to my eyes, as I can only think of the Savior who created this beautiful day! Praise You, LORD!
Live Oak, Florida, United States
In the early morning hours of today, this hymn came into my mind. How blessed am I to be able to read these lyrics and sing as I have through the years. This is so personal and uplifting and I praise You my God.
Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India
We all should invite our Lord Jesus into our hearts. When He is in our hearts, Our whole behavior will change. Welcome Lord Jesus! What a Beautiful Song..
Trivandrum, Kerala, India
One of my favorite quite time dedication hymns. Once again surrending to the ways and plans of God till the whole world see Christ.
Wellesley, Ontario, Canada
As I was praying for family members this morning, a few lyrics from this old hymn came to mind. I had forgotten many of the words, so quickly looked them up online, and was so blessed to reconnect with this wonderful hymn of surrender that I learned as a child, growing up in the church.
I was equally moved and inspired by reading the comments of many others, from all over the world, whom the Lord has spoken to through bringing this song to mind during their own times of quiet reflection and prayer.
I am so thankful for a faithful God who meets us so personally where we're at, in the muck and mire of life's challenges, and reminds us that our ONLY hope is found in complete surrender of every part of our lives to His gracious, sovereign hand. Thank You Jesus, for caring so so deeply!
Santa Maria, CA, United States
I sang this song in church as a young girl. In my time with the Lord, sensing His presence, so near this morning, I remembered the song again. It is so personal and intimate. It is so my prayer that I would be filled with God’s spirit until I can see Christ only always living in me.