The words were written by American Congregational minister Washington Gladden (1836-1918), and the hymn was first published in 1879.
The text has meter 8.8.8.8 (LM). Gladden chose the tune MARYTON by by H. Percy Smith (1825-1898) for use with the hymn.
It has been recorded in various styles by contemporary recording artists, so e of who have made slight alterations tot the tune, or used a totally different tune.
In lowly paths of service free;
Tell me thy secret; help me bear
The strain of toil, the fret of care.
Help me the slow of heart to move
By some clear, winning word of love;
Teach me the wayward feet to stay,
And guide them in the homeward way.
Teach me thy patience, still with thee
In closer, dearer company,
In work that keeps faith sweet and strong,
In trust that triumphs over wrong.
In hope that sends a shining ray
Far down the future's broadening way,
In peace that only thou canst give,
With thee, O Master, let me live.
In lowly paths of service true;
Tell me Your secret; help me bear
The strain of toil, the fret of care.
Help me the slow of heart to move
By some clear, winning word of love;
Teach me the wayward feet to stay,
And guide them in the homeward way.
Teach me Your patience, be still with me
In closer, dearer company,
In work that keeps faith sweet and strong,
In trust that triumphs over wrong.
In hope that sends a shining ray
Far down the future's broadening way,
In peace that only thou canst give,
With You, O Master, let me live.
The text has meter 8.8.8.8 (LM). Gladden chose the tune MARYTON by by H. Percy Smith (1825-1898) for use with the hymn.
It has been recorded in various styles by contemporary recording artists, so e of who have made slight alterations tot the tune, or used a totally different tune.
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Lyrics
Traditional
O Master, let me walk with theeIn lowly paths of service free;
Tell me thy secret; help me bear
The strain of toil, the fret of care.
Help me the slow of heart to move
By some clear, winning word of love;
Teach me the wayward feet to stay,
And guide them in the homeward way.
Teach me thy patience, still with thee
In closer, dearer company,
In work that keeps faith sweet and strong,
In trust that triumphs over wrong.
In hope that sends a shining ray
Far down the future's broadening way,
In peace that only thou canst give,
With thee, O Master, let me live.
Modern-language lyrics
O Master, let me walk with YouIn lowly paths of service true;
Tell me Your secret; help me bear
The strain of toil, the fret of care.
Help me the slow of heart to move
By some clear, winning word of love;
Teach me the wayward feet to stay,
And guide them in the homeward way.
Teach me Your patience, be still with me
In closer, dearer company,
In work that keeps faith sweet and strong,
In trust that triumphs over wrong.
In hope that sends a shining ray
Far down the future's broadening way,
In peace that only thou canst give,
With You, O Master, let me live.
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