Master, how shall I bless Thy name

You dont know how much this song means to me. A few years ago I was in a dark ocd trap and this song made me feel like heaven on earth.

This is a little bit of information I found on the dear sister who wrote this hymn.

Frances Ridley Havergal experienced frequent illness throughout her life, including a near-fatal bout of typhoid fever in 1874. She also suffered from peritonitis, which ultimately led to her death at the age of 42. Her health challenges often interrupted her work and ministry, but she viewed these periods of illness as opportunities for spiritual growth and submission to God's will.  Except for a brief period of study in Dusseldorf, Germany, in 1852–53, she lived a sheltered life, residing first with her parents and then with her sisters; she never married.

How can I bless your name with love so great as yours. It seems impossible for me a little man to bless you. But this is what you want. It is the Christ in me that worships you. I go out and speak to others of your great love and exhort them to taste and see. By doing this I bless you.

Yet if it be Thy will, dear Lord,
Oh, send me forth to be
Thy messenger to careful hearts,
To bid them taste, and see
How good Thou art to those who cast
All all their care on Thee.

I long to praise Thee more!

Ministers deep experience in life. So refreshing. Love You Lord!

At the time of the birth (1953) of my sister Susan, the second verse of this hymn brought peace to my mother.

At Susans death (1958) the fifth verse was an inspiration for her as well as the entire family.

Thanks for sharing!