The Hymnal ‎#397

397. I thank Thee, Lord, for strength of arm

1 I thank Thee, Lord, for strength of arm
To win my bread,
And that, beyond my need, is meat
For friend unfed:
I thank Thee much for bread to live;
I thank Thee more for bread to give.

2 I thank Thee, Lord, for snug-thatched roof
In cold and storm,
And that, beyond my need, is room
For friend forlorn:
I thank Thee much for place to rest,
But more for shelter for my guest.

3 I thank Thee, Lord, for lavish love
On me bestowed,
Enough to share with loveless folk
To ease their load:
Thy love to me I ill could spare,
Yet dearer is Thy love I share.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: I thank Thee, Lord, for strength of arm
• Author: Rev. Robert Davis (1908)
• Meter: 8. 4. 8. 4. 8. 8.
• Publication Date: 1950
• Topic: The Kingdom of God on Earth: Stewardship; Stewardship
• Copyright: Words used by permission of Rev. Robert Davis.

Tune Information

• Name: O JESU
• Meter: 8. 4. 8. 4. 8. 8.
• Key: F Major
• Source: Melody in "Hirschberg Gesangbuch," 1741