It was written by English Roman Catholic liturgical musician and publisher Kevin Mayhew (1942-2021). The song was first published in the 20th Century Folk Hymnal Volume 1 by Mayhew-McCrimmon Ltd in 1974.
Other publications include:
- Catholic Hymns Old and New, Kevin Mayhew Ltd, England 2009 (and probably all earlier editions)
- Celebration Hymnal for Everyone, McCrimmon Publications England, 1994 and 2012 editions.
- 50 Favourite Folk Hymns, Kevin Mayhew Ltd.
These books are the only known sources of sheet-music for the song.
The song is set to an unnamed tune, also by Mayhew. This has a 4/4 time signature. In the key of D, the first few notes of the melody are D_ F A C D_ B BA F_ AA AF E_ with accompanying chords D / A7 / D / D7 / G / D / F#m / G.
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Examples
Singer with guitar, words on-screen:
Singer with guitar:
Lyrics
The lyrics are copyright so cannot be reproduced here. But they are currently available on this website. A rough outline is shown below, with each verse following a very simple patternCome, Lord Jesus, come.
Come take my hands,
take them for your work.
Take them for your service, Lord.
Take them for your glory, Lord.
Come, Lord Jesus, come.
Come, Lord Jesus, take my hands.
... eyes,
may they shine with joy ...
... lips,
may they speak your truth ...
... feet,
may they walk your path ...
... heart,
fill it with your love ...
... life,
take it for your own ...
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