Surrender

O Master, I laid all my burdens before you I set all my pains, joys, and dreams at your feet Surrendered them all for the chance to adore you That we might be joined in communion so sweet I gave you my life, which you gladly accepted Desiring all my devotion and praise You claimed me—no part of myself was excepted That Your perfect plan might ordain all my days I yielded myself to a life of abandon To follow my Shepherd wherever You lead You captured my heart by your grace and affection I truly believe You are all that I need But now, in my hour of trial, I falter I see I am weak, and am losing control I cry as my gift is consumed on Your altar Becoming short-sighted, forget I the goal Did I not yield freely my life to your lordship? Did I not desire Your altar’s pure flame? I chose to surrender, no matter the hardship And yes, my intentions today are the same I gave my gift freely; my life is to serve You You rule o’er my heart and my life still today Yes, there at Your throne I gave everything to You I shall not take back that which I gave away