This song was written in April 2009 as a gift for Allyse. It became the title track on her 2009 CD, which is a really lovely collection of interpretations. The recording features piano by Marvin Goldstein and viola by April Moriarty. (The piano-only accompaniment track follows the written score--the track used in the vocal recording is not available.)
What gift have I, dear Lord, to give thee?
What shall I set before thy throne?
Thou art the giver of every treasure
I can but offer thee thine own
Take thou my song and I will praise thee
Teach me to sing for thy delight
Let every echo tell of thy glory
Take thou my song; my song is thine
Take thou my heart, oh how I love thee
For thou art just, thou art kind
Let my devotion bear witness of thee
Take thou my heart; my heart is thine
Take thou my soul, for thou hast bought me
With countless tears, with love divine
My debt is purchased by thy tender mercy
Take thou my soul; my soul is thine
All that I am I freely offer
Withholding nothing that is mine
I place my heart, my song, my soul upon the altar
Oh Savior, take my all; my all is thine