SDA Hymnal 636
God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending
Words: Robert L. Edwards
1God, whose giving knows no ending,
From Your rich and endless store:
Nature's wonder, Jesus' wisdom,
Costly cross, grave's shattered door.
Gifted by You, we turn to You,
Offering up ourselves in praise:
Thankful song shall rise forever,
Gracious donor of our days.
2Skills and time are ours for pressing
Toward the goals of Christ, Your Son:
All at peace in health and freedom,
Races joined, the church made one.
Now direct our daily labor,
Lest we strive for self alone:
Born with talents, make us servants
Fit to answer at Your throne.
3Treasure, too, You have entrusted,
Gain through pow'rs Your grace conferred:
Ours to use for home and kindred,
And to spread the gospel Word.
Open wide our hands in sharing,
As we heed Christ's ageless call:
Healing, teaching, and reclaiming,
Serving You by loving all.
- Words
- Robert L. Edwards
- Scripture
- 2 Corinthians 9:7; 1 Peter 4:10
The verse
- Meter
- 8.7.8.7.8.9.8.8
- Foot
- trochaic (DUM-da) · 58% of beats fit
- Rhyme
- ABCBDEFE
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