CHRISTIAN LIFE >> Thankfulness
SDAH 556
As saints of old their first fruits brought
Of orchard, flock, and field
To God the giver all good,
The source of bounteous yield;
Text
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As saints of old their first fruits brought
Of orchard, flock, and field
To God the giver all good,
The source of bounteous yield;
So we today first fruits would bring:
The wealth of this good land,
Of farm and market, shop and home,
Of mind, and heart, and hand.
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A world in need now summons us
To labor, love, and give;
To make our life an offering
To God, that all may live.
The Church of Christ is calling us
To make the dream come true:
A world redeemed by Christ-like love;
All life in Christ made new.
3
In gratitude and humble trust
We bring our best today,
To serve Your cause and share Your love
With all along life’s way.
O God, who gave yourself to us
In Jesus Christ Your Son,
Teach us to give ourselves each day
Until life’s work is done.
Hymn Info
Biblical Reference
(a) Lev 23:10 (b) Rom 12:1
Author
Frank von Christierson (1900-1996) alt.
Copyright
Words copyright 1961 by The Hymn Society of America, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX 76129. Used by permission. Music copyright Augsburg Publishing House. Used by permission.
Hymn Tune
REGWALL
Metrical Number
C.M.D.
Composer
Leland B. Sateren (1913-)
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