Kept for the Master's Use

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Kept for the Master's Use

by Frances Ridley Havergal

EN·~3 hours·17 chapters

Chapters

17 total

Kept for the Master’s Use

0:10

PREFATORY NOTE.

0:35

KEPT FOR The Master’s Use.

0:48

CHAPTER I. Our Lives kept for Jesus.

26:36

CHAPTER II. Our Moments kept for Jesus.

11:15

Chapter III. Our Hands Kept for Jesus.

19:15

Chapter IV. Our Feet kept for Jesus.

7:37

Chapter V. Our Voices kept for Jesus.

23:21

Chapter VI. Our Lips kept for Jesus.

20:40

Chapter VII. Our Silver and Gold Kept for Jesus.

19:16

Description

In this quietly powerful devotional, the author invites readers to examine the rhythm of their own prayers, echoing a simple yet profound hymn of surrender. Written in the Victorian era and framed by a heartfelt memorial to a sister who completed the manuscript before her passing, the text feels both intimate and timeless. Its lyrical opening—‘Take my life, and let it be consecrated, Lord, to Thee’—sets a tone of earnest yearning that resonates through every page. The language combines gentle poetry with earnest instruction, making the invitation to give all of oneself feel both personal and universal.

The first chapter asks why many believers sense a subtle ‘leak’ in their spiritual voyage despite sincere vows of dedication, pointing to a lack of trust in God’s hearing and acceptance. By grounding the discussion in scripture, the author shows that every offering is already embraced by the Master, inviting a renewed confidence. Interwoven with brief verses and gentle admonitions, the book offers both comfort and challenge, encouraging listeners to sing their own ‘Take my life’ with fresh conviction.

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Language

en

Duration

~3 hours (209K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Bryan Ness, Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2010-03-15

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Frances Ridley Havergal

Frances Ridley Havergal

1836–1879

Remembered for the beloved hymn "Take My Life and Let It Be," this Victorian writer brought poetry, music, and deep Christian devotion together in work that still speaks to readers and singers today. Her books and hymns are warm, direct, and full of personal faith.

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