Lord, Take the First Place Lyrics

Hymn by Barney E. Warren,

I yield to Thee, Savior, forsaking my all,

From sinful things now I will part;

To Thee I surrender, for mercy I call,

Come, take the first place in my heart. 



Chorus

Oh, take the first place in my heart,

Oh, take the first place in my heart;

I open the door, come in, I implore;

Lord, take the first place in my heart.



Oh, come, gentle Spirit, don’t leave me, I pray,

From Thee I will never depart;

I come to Thee now, for I cannot delay,

Lord, take the first place in my heart. 



I cannot be lost, Lord, for Thee I will live,

Forgiveness, O Savior, impart;

If I will confess, Thou wilt freely forgive,

And take the first place in my heart. 



The joy bells of heaven will ring in my soul,

My Savior, Redeemer, Thou art;

To Thee I surrender, wilt Thou make me whole?

Take now the first place in my heart. 



    

Easy chords for beginners. These lyrics are the property of the respective artist, authors and labels, they are intended solely for educational purposes and private study only. The chords and strumming pattern are my interpretation and their accuracy is not guaranteed.