O Lord, I sing with lips [voice] and heart

Verse 1

O Lord, I sing with mouth and heart, Joy of my soul, to Thee; To earth Thy knowledge I impart As it is known to me.

Verse 2

Thou art the Fount of grace, I know, And Spring so full and free Whence saving health and goodness flow Each day so bounteously.

Verse 3

For what have all that live and move Thro' this wide world below That does not from Thy bounteous love, O heav'nly Father, flow!

Verse 4

Who built the lofty firmament? Who spread th'expanse of blue? By whom are to our pastures sent Refreshing rain and dew?

Verse 5

Who warmeth us in cold and rain? Who shields us from the wind? Who orders it that fruit and grain We in their season find?

Verse 6

Who is it life and health bestows? Who keeps us with His hand In golden peace, wards off war’s woes From our dear native land?

Verse 7

O Lord, of this and all our store Thou art the Author blest; Thou keepest watch before our door While we securely rest.

Verse 8

Thou feedest us from year to year And constant dost abide; With ready help in time of fear Thou standest at our side.

Verse 9

Our deepest need dost Thou supply, And all that lasts for aye; Thou leadest us to our home on high When hence we pass away. Amen.