Take My Life and Let It Be
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There are many Christian hymns that speak about God’s love, His grace, and His faithfulness. But few express the beauty of surrender as simply and deeply as “Take My Life and Let It Be.” For more than a century, this beloved hymn has quietly challenged believers to ask one life-changing question:
“Have I truly given every part of my life to God?”
Unlike songs that focus on what we hope to receive, Take My Life and Let It Be turns our attention toward what we are willing to offer. Every verse is a gentle prayer, inviting God to use our hands, our feet, our voice, our time, our possessions, and even our hearts for His purpose.
What makes this hymn so powerful is that it doesn’t ask for extraordinary talents. It simply asks for an ordinary life that is fully available to God.
I think that’s what speaks to me the most.
It’s easy to believe that serving God means doing something big or remarkable. But this hymn reminds me that faithfulness often begins with small, everyday choices. The conversations we have. The kindness we show. The way we spend our time. The words we speak when no one is watching. Those ordinary moments can become acts of worship when they are surrendered to Him.
One line from the hymn always stays with me:
“Take my life, and let it be consecrated, Lord, to Thee.”
It’s such a simple sentence, yet it carries incredible depth. It isn’t a prayer for comfort or success. It’s a prayer that says, “Lord, my life belongs to You.”
That kind of surrender isn’t always easy.
Full lyrics:
Consecrated, Lord, to Thee;
Take my moments and my days,
Let them flow in ceaseless praise,
Let them flow in ceaseless praise.
At the impulse of Thy love;
Take my feet and let them be
Swift and beautiful for Thee,
Swift and beautiful for Thee.
Always, only, for my King;
Take my lips, and let them be
Filled with messages from Thee,
Filled with messages from Thee.
Not a mite would I withhold;
Take my intellect, and use
Every power as Thou shalt choose,
Every power as Thou shalt choose.
It shall be no longer mine.
Take my heart; it is Thine own;
It shall be Thy royal throne,
It shall be Thy royal throne.
At Thy feet its treasure-store.
Take myself, and I will be
Ever, only, all for Thee,
Ever, only, all for Thee.
Sometimes we hold tightly to our own plans because they feel safer. We want to stay in control, to know what comes next, and to build a future that makes sense to us. But following Christ often means trusting Him even when we can’t see the whole picture. This hymn gently reminds us that true peace isn’t found in controlling our lives—it’s found in placing them into God’s hands.
The message reflects the heart of Romans 12:1:
“Offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.”
Worship is more than singing on Sunday. It’s choosing, day after day, to let every part of our lives reflect the One we follow. That is exactly what this hymn encourages.
Its melody is quiet and reverent, allowing the words to take center stage. Rather than stirring emotion through dramatic music, Take My Life and Let It Be invites quiet reflection. It gives listeners space to examine their hearts and consider whether they are holding anything back from God.
Perhaps that’s why this hymn has remained meaningful for generations. While cultures change and musical styles come and go, the call to surrender never becomes outdated. Every believer, no matter their age or background, eventually comes to the same invitation: Will I trust God with all that I am?
Whenever I hear this hymn, I’m reminded that God isn’t asking for perfection. He’s asking for willingness.
A willing heart. Open hands. A life that says, “Use me however You choose.”
Maybe that’s the quiet beauty of Take My Life and Let It Be. It doesn’t demand attention or rely on powerful emotions. Instead, it gently leads us back to one of the simplest and most meaningful prayers we can ever pray:
“Lord, my life is Yours.”
