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?

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!

Master, speak! though least and lowest,
 Let me not unheard depart;
Master, speak! for oh, Thou knowest
 All the yearning of my heart.
Knowest all its truest need;
Speak! and make me blest indeed.

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, oh, speak to me!