Take time to be holy, speak oft with thy 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.
2. 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.
3. Take time to be holy, let Him be thy Guide ; And run not before Him, whatever betide ; In joy or in sorrow still follow thy Lord, And, looking to Jesus, still trust in His Word.
4. Take time to be holy, be calm in thy soul ; Each thought and each temper beneath His control : Thus led by His Spirit to fountains of love, Thou soon shalt be fitted for service above.