O LORD, to Thee I often speak,
Now speak in love to me,
And let my heart rejoice to have
A little word from Thee.
A word of comfort, word of cheer
From care to set me free,
Ah, yes! dear Lord, do speak a word,
A little word to me.
For oft, when weary and depressed,
Upon the bended knee,
Thou hast removed all sorrow, by
A little word from Thee.
Renew Thy favor, precious Lord,
And gracious to me be;
And now, in sweet communion, speak
A little word to me.
Thy servants speak, their voice I love,
But now I turn to Thee,
And now, in secret, wait a word,—
A little word from Thee.
A. M.