Master, Speak! Thy Servant Heareth

Master, speak! Thy servant heareth,
waiting for Thy gracious Word,
longing for Thy voice that cheereth,
Master, let it now be heard.
I am listen'ng, Lord, for Thee;
What hast Thou to say to me?

Speak to me by name, O Master,
let me know it is to me;
Speak, that I may follow faster,
with a step more firm and free,
where the Shepherd leads the flock,
in the Shadow of the Rock!

Master, speak! Though least and lowest,
let me not unheard depart;
Master, speak! For O, Thou knowest
all the yearning of my heart,
knowest all its truest need;
Speak! And make me blest indeed.

Master, speak! And make me ready,
when Thy voice is truly heard,
with obedience glad and steady,
still to follow ev'ry word.
I am listen'ng, Lord, for Thee:
Master, speak, O speak to me!