1.	Take time to be holy, 
	Speak oft with thy Lord; 
	Abide in Him always, 
	And feed on His Word: 
	Make friends of God's children, 
	Help those who are weak; 
	Forgetting in nothing 
	His blessing to seek. 

2.	Take time to be holy, 
	The world rushes on; 
	Spend much time in secret 
	With Jesus alone; 
	By looking to Jesus, 
	Like Him thou shalt be; 
	Thy friends in thy conduct 
	His likeness shall see. 

3.	Take time to be holy, 
	Let Him be thy guide, 
	And run not before Him, 
	Whatever betide; 
	In joy or in sorrow, 
	Still follow thy Lord, 
	And looking to Jesus, 
	Still trust in His Word. 

4.	Take time to be holy, 
	Be calm in thy soul; 
	Each tho't and each motive 
	Beneath His control; 
	Thus led by His Spirit 
	To fountains of love, 
	Thou soon shalt be fitted 
	For service above.