An ordination song

I didn't have this song this at my ordination - but I should have.

Lord of creation, to you be all praise!

Most mighty your working, most wondrous your ways!

You reign in a glory beyond us to tell;

And yet in the heart of the humble you dwell.

Lord of all power, I give you my will,

in joyful obedience your tasks to fulfill.

Your bondage is freedom, your service is song;

and, held in your keeping, my weakness is strong.

Lord of all wisdom, I give you my mind,

rich truth that surpasses our knowledge to find.

What eye has not seen, and what ear never heard,

is taught by your Spirit, and shines from your Word.

Lord of all bounty, I give you my heart;

I praise and adore you for all you impart;

your love to inflame me, your counsel to guide,

Your presence to shield me whate'er may betide.

Lord of all being, I give you my all;

if ever I disown you, I stumble and fall;

but sworn in glad service your word to obey,

I walk in your freedom the rest of the way.

Jack C. Winslow (1964)