O precious gift from God above

Verse 1

O Precious gift from God above! To be possess'd with christian love; The greatest joy the soul can find: That is to have the Saviour's mind.

Verse 2

Such christians are to all a friend, To others need's they will attend; They live not for themselves alone, But feel for those who grieve and mourn.

Verse 3

Their hearts with kind affections flows, And they are kind to friends and foes; They help in ev'ry time of need, And prove to all a friend indeed.

Verse 4

They teach, admonish and advise, Without deception or disguise: They are sincere in all they do, In all their dealings, just and true.

Verse 5

They have the cause of God at heart, They strive to act the christian part; And every office they do bear They execute with holy fear.

Verse 6

O, blessed souls in such a state! Who, their bless'd Saviour immitate; How bless'd and happy will they be With Christ to all eternity.