I want to bear Thy fruit, o Lord
Thy savory salt to be;
That all the world may see my God:
They glory seen in me!
I want to bear Thy fruit, o Lord
E'en though I'm full of sin
For Jesus bore them on the cross
And now I'm cleansed within!
I want to bear Thy fruit, o Lord
I've tried without success
To bear these fruit all by myself,
Producing emptiness.
I want to bear Thy fruit, o Lord
For Thy Word speaks to me
And makes me yearn to bear this fruit--
An off'ring unto Thee.
I want to bear Thy fruit, o Lord
Let me abide in Thee,
The vine of Truth and nourishment,
The source of fruit, so free!
I want to bear Thy fruit, o Lord
My heart I'll not withhold;
I give to Thee all that I have
To fashion and to mold.
I want to bear Thy fruit, o Lord
Of love and gentleness,
Of peace and joy and self-control
And blessed faithfulness.
I want to bear Thy fruit, o Lord
To bear them everyday!
So keep me clinging to Thy side
Forever, all the way!
I want to bear Thy fruit, o Lord
Till thou wilt come again
Then, taken up, I can proclaim:
"My life was not in vain!"
I want to bear Thy fruit, o Lord
O Jesus, hear my plea:
Bestir my soul, this moment start
To change my life for Thee!
