Kept for the Master's Use

by Frances Ridley Havergal

Overview

“Take my life, and let it be
Consecrated, Lord, to Thee.
Take my moments and my days;
Let them flow in ceaseless praise.”
 
Despite a lifetime battling chronic pain, English poet and hymnwriter Francis Ridley Havergal (1836–1879) reveled in a life consecrated and surrendered to her Master. In this book, she gives the reader a glimpse of the reflections, at the same time personal and theological, behind her well-known worship classic, “Take My Life and Let It Be.”

Although written more than one hundred years ago, her words are still relevant for today because Christ’s call for complete devotion—of hands, feet, voice, mind, emotions, and livelihood—remains unchanged. Perfect as an inspirational study or for personal devotions, Kept for the Master’s Use is an emboldening call to live a life fully dedicated to Christ. 
 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781629117454
Publisher:	Whitaker House
Publication date:	07/07/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	160
File size:	823 KB

About the Author

Francis Ridley Havergal (1836–1879) was born in Worcestershire, England, the daughter of a rector of the Anglican Church who was also an adept musician. Francis was already reading the Bible by age four, and was soon studying French and music as well. She was confirmed at Worcester Cathedral as a young adult, and from then on consecrated her life to Christ, following both a rigorous personal devotional life and an active participation in her church. A prolific songwriter who gained some renown, she donated the money from the sale of her poems and hymns to charitable institutions both in England and elsewhere. She never married and died at the age of forty-three.

Table of Contents

1 Our Lives Kept for Jesus 11

2 Our Moments Kept for Jesus 31

3 Our Hands Kept for Jesus 41

4 Our Feet Kept for Jesus 55

5 Our Voices Kept for Jesus 63

6 Our Lips Kept for Jesus 79

7 Our Silver and Gold Kept for Jesus 93

8 Our Intellects Kept for Jesus 107

9 Our Wills Kept for Jesus 113

10 Our Hearts Kept for Jesus 121

11 Our Love Kept for Jesus 129

12 Our Selves Kept for Jesus 137

13 Christ for Us 147

About the Author 160