I thank Thee, Lord, for strength of arm

Verse 1

We thank you, Lord, for strength of arm To win our bread, And that, beyond our need, is meat For friends unfed: We thank you much for bread to live; We thank you more for bread to give.

Verse 2

We thank you, Lord, for sheltered home In cold and storm, And that, beyond our need, is room For friends forlorn: We thank you much for place to rest, But more for shelter for our guest.

Verse 3

We thank you, Lord, for lavish love On us bestowed, Enough to share with loveless folk To ease their load: Your love to us we ill could spare, Yet dearer is your love we share.

Verse 4

Amen.