Verse 1
Lord, you love the cheerful giver,
who with open heart and hand
blesses freely, as a river
that refreshes all the land.
Grant us then the grace of giving
with a spirit large and free.
In our life and all our living
may we faithful stewards be.
Verse 2
We are yours, your mercy sought us,
found us in death's dreadful way,
to the fold in safety brought us,
nevermore from you to stray.
Your own life you freely gave us
as an offering on the cross
that from sin you now might save us
from eternal shame and loss.
Verse 3
Blest by you with gifts and graces,
may we heed your Church's call;
gladly in all times and places
give to you who gives us all.
You have bought us, and no longer
can we claim to be our own;
ever free and ever stronger,
we shall serve you, Lord, alone. Amen.
