Author: Frank von Christierson Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 30 hymnals Topics: The Church at Worship Special Days, Seasons, Occasions: Thanksgiving; Christian Experience; Creation; Gratitude; Harvest; Justice; New Creation; Thankfulness; Thanksgiving Day; Trust; Proper 16 Year A; Proper 26 Year B; Christmas 1 Year C; Proper 16 Year C; Thanksgiving Year C Lyrics: 1 As those of old their first-fruits brought
of vineyard, flock, and field
to God, the giver of all good,
the source of bounteous yield,
so we today our first-fruits bring,
the wealth of this good land:
of farm and market, shop and home,
of mind and heart and hand.
2 A world in need now summons us
to labour, 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 With gratitude and humble trust
we bring our best to you,
not just to serve your cause,
but share your love with neighbours too.
O God, who gave yourself to us
in Jesus Christ, your son,
help us to give ourselves each day
until life's work is done. Used With Tune: FOREST GREEN
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