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SDAH 500

Take time to be holy,
speak oft with thy Lord;
abide in him always,
and feed on his word.

Text

1
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,
forgetting in nothing
his blessing to seek.

2
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.

3
Take time to be holy,
let him be thy guide,
and run not before him,
whatever betide.
In joy or in sorrow,
still follow the Lord,
and, looking to Jesus,
still trust in his word.

4
Take time to be holy,
be calm in thy soul,
each thought and each motive
beneath his control.
Thus led by his spirit
to fountains of love,
thou soon shalt be fitted
for service above.

Hymn Info

Biblical Reference
(a) 1 Pet 1:16 (b) 2 Cor 3:18 (c) Ps 23:3

Author
W.D. Longstaff (1822-1894)

Year Published
1882

Hymn Tune
HOLINESS

Metrical Number
6.5.6.5.D.

Composer
George C. Stebbins (1846-1945)

Year Composed
1890

Hymn Score

Piano Accompaniment

Notes

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Song Leader’s Notes
SDA Hymnal Companion

The study talks about the role of Scripture in Christian Education and the song reminds us to always abide in God’s word which is the source of all wisdom. (Lesson 8, 4th Quarter 2020 – Tuesday, Moses and the Prophet, 11/17/2020)

How can I develop a deep loving relationship with God? The answer is by taking time to be with Him.: Time to talk with Him, to work with Him, and to learn of Him. (Lesson 6, 2nd Quarter 2021 -Tuesday, Israel and the Covenant, 5/04/2021)