Take My Life and Let It Be

Theology & Meaning

A comprehensive act of consecration offering every faculty — hands, feet, voice, lips, intellect, will, heart, and treasure — to God's service. Frances Havergal wrote this after a spiritually significant evening in 1874, and it remains the classic full-surrender hymn.

Worship Leadership Tips

Transformative for services of dedication, ordination, re-commitment, or any moment of corporate consecration. Singing all verses creates a progressive offering. Works powerfully at a New Year's service.

Arrangement Tips

Traditional tune 'Hendon' is widely known. Modern settings by Chris Tomlin and Hillsong are available and excellent. Piano-led with the congregation singing in four-part harmony at the final verse is particularly moving.

Scripture References

• Romans 12:1-2
• 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
• Matthew 22:37