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Frances Ridley Havergal (14 December 1836 – 3 June 1879) was an English religious poet and hymnwriter. Take My Life and Let it Be and Thy Life for Me (also known as I Gave My Life for Thee) are two of her best known hymns. She also wrote hymn melodies, religious tracts, and works for children.
Havergal, Frances Ridley, daughter of the Rev. W. H. Havergal, was born at Astley, Worcestershire, Dec. 14, 1836. Five years later her father removed to the Rectory of St. Nicholas, Worcester. In August, 1850, she entered Mrs. Teed's school, whose influence over her was most beneficial.
Learn about the life and legacy of Frances Ridley Havergal, a prolific hymnwriter and musician who wrote over 1,100 hymns and songs. Discover how her music ministered to others and influenced the golden hymnbook Songs of Grace and Glory.
At the impulse of Thy love. Take my feet and let them be. Swift and beautiful for Thee. Take my voice and let me sing, Always, only for my King. Take my lips and let them be. Filled with messages from Thee. Take my silver and my gold, Not a mite would I withhold.
Frances Ridley Havergal lived forty-two and a half years. She glowed the Lord Jesus Christ and His truth, and her life profoundly benefited many who knew her and later many who read books or pamphlets by her or sang her hymns.
The Ministry of Song - A Selection of Poems. by Frances Ridley Havergal (1836-1879) Frances Ridley Havergal, English poet and hymn writer.
Authoritative information about the hymn text Take My Life, and Let It Be, with lyrics, PDF files, printable scores, MIDI files, audio recordings, piano resources, and products for worship planners.
