Wholly Thine (Belden)

I would be, dear Savior, wholly Thine;
Teach me how, teach me how;
I would do Thy will, O Lord, not mine;
Help me, help me now.

Refrain

Wholly Thine, wholly Thine,
Wholly Thine, this is my vow;
Wholly Thine, wholly Thine,
Wholly Thine, O Lord, just now.

What is worldly pleasure, wealth or fame,
Without Thee, without Thee?
I will leave them all for Thy dear Name,
This my wealth shall be.

Refrain

As I cast earth’s transient joys behind,
Come Thou near, come Thou near;
In Thy presence all in all I find,
’Tis my comfort here.

Refrain

Author: Franklin E. Belden

Year: 1894

The hymn is explicitly attributed to Belden in the title. Franklin E. Belden (1858–1925) was a prominent Seventh-day Adventist hymn writer who composed both text and music for many gospel songs in the late 19th century; this matches his known output and style.