Great Giver of All Good

Verse 1

Great Giver of all good, Teach us to give like Thee; Ours be the great beatitude Of love and service free.

Verse 2

May we Thy law of love Fulfill in thought and deed: Each generous impulse from above Obey with joyful speed.

Verse 3

May we, with Thee, O Lord, Each other's sorrows share: Let each his friendly aid afford, And feel his brother's care.

Verse 4

Poor are our offerings, Lord, Yet if bestowed in love, No gift shall fail of its reward In larger life above.

Verse 5

In love may we increase By Thy sweet mercy's grace, Till all that's selfish from us cease, And ill to good give place.

Verse 6

Amen.