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. 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!

3. Master, speak! tho' 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.

4 Master, speak! and make me ready, when thy voice is truly heard,
with obedience glad and steady, still to follow ev'ry word.
I am listening, Lord, for thee: Master, speak, oh speak to me!