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Kept For the Master's Use
Kept for the Master’s Use by Frances Havergal is one of the best kept secrets of fundamentalism and serves as the spiritual “manifesto” that explains the heart behind every phrase she wrote in her beloved hymn “Take My Life & Let It Be”.
For years, this book served as required reading for every student at “the Bible Institute for Home and Foreign Missions” (better known as the Moody Bible Institute) and was mightily used of God to help transform the lives of countless young people in the 19th century into a mighty generation of passionate laborers for Jesus Christ. After being lost in the annuls of time, this precious volume was rediscovered by Katie Garraway in an old book collection during their revival travels. It is available again in its original state with all of Havergal’s spunk and spirit. In addition to an introduction and conclusion, Mrs. Garraway includes poignant overviews after each chapter with a series of thought-provoking questions and challenges for the reader.
As you enjoy this printed work from yesteryear, you will notice that each chapter is saturated with Scripture. From this wellspring of truth, Kept For the Master’s Use will bring to light many applications much needed in 21st century Christianity for consecration and Biblical holiness. The familiar lines of Havergal’s sacred hymn — “Take My Life and Let It Be” — will certainly now hold a richer and fuller meaning as you make personal commitments for the Lord’s glory and the furtherance of the Gospel!
For years, this book served as required reading for every student at “the Bible Institute for Home and Foreign Missions” (better known as the Moody Bible Institute) and was mightily used of God to help transform the lives of countless young people in the 19th century into a mighty generation of passionate laborers for Jesus Christ. After being lost in the annuls of time, this precious volume was rediscovered by Katie Garraway in an old book collection during their revival travels. It is available again in its original state with all of Havergal’s spunk and spirit. In addition to an introduction and conclusion, Mrs. Garraway includes poignant overviews after each chapter with a series of thought-provoking questions and challenges for the reader.
As you enjoy this printed work from yesteryear, you will notice that each chapter is saturated with Scripture. From this wellspring of truth, Kept For the Master’s Use will bring to light many applications much needed in 21st century Christianity for consecration and Biblical holiness. The familiar lines of Havergal’s sacred hymn — “Take My Life and Let It Be” — will certainly now hold a richer and fuller meaning as you make personal commitments for the Lord’s glory and the furtherance of the Gospel!
142 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2024
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Frances Ridley Havergal
409 books17 followersFrances Ridley Havergal was an English religious poet and hymnwriter. "Take My Life and Let it Be" and "Thy Life for Me" (also known as "I Gave My Life for Thee") are two of her best known hymns. She also wrote hymn melodies, religious tracts, and works for children. She did not occupy, and did not claim for herself, a prominent place as a poet, but by her distinct individuality, she carved out a niche which she alone could fill.
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January 21, 2025
Where has this book been all my life? It was Christ centered and soaked with scripture. The devotionals added to the end of each chapter were excellent and only helped the message find its way deeper into my heart. The last chapter was unexpected and left me in complete awe of Jesus! I could never sing, play, or hear the hymn “Take My Life and Let it Be” in a passive way. Highly recommend reading this edition of the book.
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