Here she observed a large painting of Christ. After an excursion, she came in weak and weary and seated herself in the parlor to rest. The story goes that Francis Havergal went to Germany when she was 22 years old, visiting the house of a preacher/relatives. Story Behind the Hymn - I Gave My Life for Thee I am trusting Thee, Lord Jesus was her favorite hymn and was found in her pocket Bible after her death. Some of her most famous hymns are Take My Life and Let it Be, Jesus, Master, Whose I am, Lord, Speak to Me, O Master, at Thy feet, and Another Year is Dawning. She lived a life dedicated to God and was a talented pianist and singer who composed several hymn tunes. Hast thou spent one for me? 1 Peter 4:2 Brief Biography of the Author ( I Gave My Life for Thee)įrances Ridley Havergal was a prolific hymn writer who wrote numerous hymn melodies, devotional tracts, and books for children. I spent long years for thee John 1:10, 11

I spent long years for thee 1 Timothy 1:15 World-fetters all be riven, Philippians 3:8Īnd joy with suffering blent! 1 Peter 4:13-16 Thy years for him be spent, 2 Corinthians 5:15 What hast thou brought for me? Romans 12:1 Additional Stanzas What hast thou brought for me? Romans 12:1 I bring, I bring rich gifts to thee, Psalms 68:18 I bring, I bring rich gifts to thee, Psalms 68:18 What hast thou borne for Me? Romans 8:17, 18 What hast thou borne for Me? Romans 8:17, 18 I’ve borne, I’ve borne it all for thee, 1 Peter 2:21-24 I’ve borne, I’ve borne it all for thee, 1 Peter 2:21-24 More than thy tongue may tell Matthew 26:39 Hast thou left aught for me? Mark 10:29 I left, I left it all for thee 2 Corinthians 8:9 I left, I left it all for thee 2 Corinthians 8:9 What hast thou given for me? John 21:15-17įor wanderings sad and lone. What hast thou given for me? John 21:15-17 I gave, I gave my life for thee Titus 2:14 I gave, I gave my life for thee Titus 2:14 That thou mightest ransomed be, Ephesians 1:7Īnd quickened from the dead.

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