Have Thine Own Way Lord

Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way!
Thou art the Potter, I am the clay.
Mold me and make me after Thy will,
While I am waiting, yielded and still.

Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way!
Search me and try me, Master, today!
Whiter than snow, Lord, wash me just now,
As in Thy presence humbly I bow.

Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way!
Wounded and weary, help me, I pray!
Power, all power, surely is Thine!
Touch me and heal me, Savior divine.

Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way!
Hold o’er my being absolute sway!
Fill with Thy Spirit till all shall see
Christ only, always, living in me.

Song Meaning

The potter image asks God to shape a life.

Biblical Message

Isaiah 64:8 provides the biblical frame for this song: The potter image asks God to shape a life.

Reflection

Read Isaiah 64:8 slowly. Where does this message meet your life today, and what prayer or faithful action follows from it?

Frequently Asked Questions

What is “Have Thine Own Way Lord” about?

The potter image asks God to shape a life.

Which Bible passage connects with the song?

Isaiah 64:8 offers a starting point for reflection on its message.