An Instrument in Thy Hands
Author: Sharlee Mullins Glenn
Composer: Sharlee Mullins Glenn
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Copyright status of original text
This text was first published in English, in 1982 or earlier.
In copyright (IRI)
Earliest source indexed at SingPraises.net: Music from the New Era (1971–2020), Aug 1982.
Representative lyrics
English (Original Language)
1. As Alma yearned in ancient days, I, too, desire to be An instrument in thy hands, O Lord, In bringing souls to thee.
An instrument in thy hands, O Lord! A tool of strength and worth. An instrument in thy hands, O Lord! In building thy kingdom on earth.
2. So purge, refine, and purify, And tame my willful heart That I may be fit to serve thee well, And sacred truths impart.
An instrument in thy hands, O Lord! A tool of strength and worth. An instrument in thy hands, O Lord! In building thy kingdom on earth.
3. And may thy Spirit’s holy power Be always close to me. May thy work be my work ev’ry hour In bringing souls to thee.
An instrument in thy hands, O Lord! A tool of strength and worth. An instrument in thy hands, O Lord! In building thy kingdom on earth.