TAKE time to be holy ! Speak oft with the Lord ;
Abide in Him always, and feed on His Word ;
Make friends of God's children, help those who are weak,
Forgetting in nothing His blessing to seek.

Take time to be holy ! The world rushes on ;
Spend much time in secret with Jesus alone ;
By looking to Jesus, like Him thou shalt be ;
Thy friends in thy conduct His likeness shall see.

Take time to be holy! Let Him be thy guide,
And run not before Him, whatever betide ;
In joy or in sorrow, still follow the Lord,
And, looking to Jesus, still trust in His word !

Take time to be holy! Be calm in thy soul,
Each thought and each motive beneath His control ;
Thus led by His spirit to fountains of love,
Thou soon shalt be fitted for service above.