187. Master speak! thy servant heareth

1. Master, speak! Thy servant heareth,

   Waiting for Thy gracious word;

   Longing for Thy voice that cheereth.

   Master, let it now be heard;

   I am list'ning, Lord, for Thee;

   What hast Thou to say to me?

2. Master, speak! and make me ready

   When Thy voice is truly heard,

   With obedience glad and steady

   Still to follow every word:

   I am listening, Lord, for Thee;

   Master speak, O speak to me!

3. Speak to me by name, O Master!

   Let me know it is to me;

   Speak! that I may follow faster,

   With a step more firm and free,

   Where the Shepherd leads the flock

   In the shadow of the Rock!.